Trivia: What does the band name R.E.M. stand for?
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The correct answer is Rapid Eye Movement
So why is this answer correct? : R.E.M. gained inspiration from a medical term for their band name. The acronym stands for “rapid eye movement” — the stage of sleep when the most dreaming occurs. R.E.M. was formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980, and released their first album, “Chronic Town,” two years later. One of their biggest hits, “It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine),” was released in 1987 on the album “Document,” signaling the start of their international fame.