Brains On! Science podcast for kids Why do we laugh?
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Mar 12, 2024 Exploring the science and different types of laughter, including contagious laughter, nervous laughter, and alien laughter. A game show segment called Laugh Attack tests knowledge on laughter. Mystery sound guessing game and shoutout to young contributors add fun elements to the episode.
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Floor is Lava
- Mila and her cousins were playing Floor is Lava in a parking lot on a rainy day.
- Mila ran into a deep puddle, causing her cousins to laugh.
Sprite Challenge
- Mila and her friend did the Sprite Challenge, where they tried to drink a Sprite without burping.
- Her friend spit the Sprite all over Mila's desk, causing Mila to laugh uncontrollably.
Ancient Laughter
- Laughter is an ancient mammal behavior, not unique to humans.
- Many animals, including apes, rats, parrots, and dolphins, exhibit laughter-like vocalizations.