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152 Worlds Oldest Joke - One Minute History
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The video explores the history of humor, tracing the world's oldest joke back to 1900 BC, attributed to the Sumerians. This ancient joke, found on a cuneiform tablet, involves toilet humor and warns new husbands about flatulent brides. The 2008 study by Dr. Paul McDonald highlights how modern comedic formats, such as puns, can be linked to these early jokes, demonstrating that humor has been a part of human culture for millennia.
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