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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