Laughter

Laughter

by justine acar

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Why do we laugh?

Poll

How much more are we likely to laugh if we're with someone rather than if we're alone?

• 5 times

• 30 times

• 50 times

• 100 times

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We know that laughing is contagious. What other human behaviour is contagious?

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Do you think babies find laughter contagious? Do they laugh when we laugh?

Poll

According to the video, which other animals laugh? You can choose more than one option.

• apes

• rats

• parrots

• dogs

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Do you think laughter could ever be dangerous? Why (not)?

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What could be some of the health benefits of laughter?

​Why do humans laugh?

​Now watch the video and check your answers

Why do humans laugh? - BBC IdeasSearch BBCVideo DurationTotal DurationTotal DurationTotal Duration

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