• Question: why do we laugh?

    Asked by titaniumdragon to Angela, Gopal, Hannah, Becky, Vince on 22 Jun 2013.
    • Photo: Rebecca Cook

      Rebecca Cook answered on 22 Jun 2013:

      It is thought laughter aids bonding in groups, and by laughing you are showing that you are part of the group and not a threat. People tend to laugh more in groups than alone for this reason. Laughing is also good for you, so you should laugh lots!

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