And it’s more important than you think. We all know laughter feels good, but did you know there’s science behind it? From a neuroscience perspective, laughter is a complex process involving ...

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“One of the things that we discovered is that most laughter is preceded by things that are not remotely humorous,” says Provine. In fact, when test subjects kept log books of their daily ...

NFL refs are known for staying stone-faced while doing their jobs on the field, but one moment involving quarterback Aaron Rodgers during Sunday's game between the New York Jets and Buffalo ...

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His World War 2 experiences also contextualise the man behind the laughter. ‘I don’t think Rikki was a naturally funny man,’ says comedy writer Niall Clark. ‘He was actually quite a cold ...

And those who knew her, we will remember her laughter. In 2014, The Houston Chronicle invited me to write a story about Bapsi, who was by then already ailing and had moved away from public life.

Laughter padding is a common tic that you’ve probably never thought about before – but it could be undermining you. We asked experts how to tackle it. Ever noticed yourself forcing a smile as ...

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