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How Contagious Yawning Works

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You Know, I'm Still Yawning. I Can't Get Over It.

Yawning is a strange phenomenon, depending on how it's expressed. Researchers have concluded that we yawned contagiously or were susceptible to contagious yawning because we feel empathy. Some researchers have even gone so far as to suggest that it could be a little bit like your teeth,. When they hear she is bearing their teeth to show anger or, you know, being defensive. Another theory has to do with the eyes is cute. Have you guys heard about this? The eyes have it. Actually, a researcher that I read about did a study to try and find a yawn that would get everybody. And the best he could do was about 55%. People who, when he'd cover up

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