Karaoke

• The word “karaoke” is Japanese: The word “karaoke” is made up of the Japanese words “kara” meaning “empty” and “oke” which is short for “orchestra”. 
• Karaoke originated in Japan: The karaoke concept originated in Kobe, Japan when a band failed to show up for a performance. 
• The first karaoke world championship was held in Finland in 2003: The karaoke world championship is an annual event that features karaoke enthusiasts from around the world. 
• The longest karaoke marathon was performed by Leonardo Polverelli: In 2011, Polverelli sang 1,295 songs over a period of 101 hours and 59 minutes. 
• The largest karaoke party was held in Bristol, Tennessee in 2009: 160,000 people gathered at the Bristol Motor Speedway to sing Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places”. 
• Some Japanese karaoke machines measure performance and calorie burn: Some karaoke machines in Japan can measure how well a singer performs and how many calories they burn while singing. 
• Singing karaoke can improve mental health: Singing karaoke can improve memory, cognitive flexibility, and creativity. 
• Karaoke can boost confidence and strengthen social connections: Singing karaoke can relieve stress and strengthen social connections. 
• The 4th week in April is National Karaoke Week in the US: National Karaoke Week is celebrated in the US in April. 
• Japanese businessmen sometimes hire karaoke vocal coaches: Japanese businessmen sometimes hire vocal coaches to improve their karaoke performance. 

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