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Tool hid the Fibonacci sequence in Lateralus

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Progressive metal bands are notorious for overthinking, but Tool turned a math lesson into a masterpiece. The vocal syllables in their track 'Lateralus' ascend and descend matching the exact numbers of the Fibonacci sequence. It is the perfect track for people who want to aggressively rock out while simultaneously calculating a golden spiral.

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Tool hid the Fibonacci sequence in Lateralus
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