Is there a language of laughter?
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The Frontal Lobe Is Hard at Work, Problem Solving
When we hear a joke, usually the joke unfolds over time. But at some point you begin to suspect there's a punch line. And if you're back with yours, you're american m er,. then the frontal lobe is likely to become involved in the problem solving of the situation. The limbic system stimulates the motor region, which leads to physical giggling and the vocal expulsion of sound - or laughter. More from him later.
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