Day 265 of 365
September 22
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Neuroscience The Science of Laughter
Laughter evolved as a social bonding mechanism. It releases endorphins, reduces stress hormones, and is contagious - we're 30 times more likely to laugh in groups. Laughter preceded language evolutionarily; apes laugh during play.
💡 Did you know?
Humans can distinguish between genuine and forced laughter, even across cultures!
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