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Fun Facts about Humor
Fun Facts about Humor
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To cap off a humor/comedy unit, we end as we began--with fun facts about smiling and laughter!
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The science of laughter and its effects on the body actually has a name! It's known as
guffawism
gelotology
jestology
humorosis
2
According to some studies, __ percent of our laughter occurs during everyday social situations.
92 %
48 %
80 %
27 %
3
It's easier to smile than to frown because
smiling is more natural
smiling uses fewer facial muscles
frowning creates wrinkles
it makes you feel better
4
Some studies show that laughing for at least 15 min. daily can add ___ days to your lifespan.
3.5
6
2
3
5
Sleeping babies smile right after they're born, but most doctors believe real smiles occur at
3 weeks
3 months
2 weeks
4-6 weeks
6
On average, people today laugh about ___ minutes out of every day.
6
13
2
10
7
Laughing shortly after waking can have similar effects to
a good nap
going for a run
a good breakfast
drinking coffee
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Studies in the U.K. found a single smile can produce the same amount of brain stimulation as
30 minutes of laughing
$25,000
a and c
2,000 chocolate bars
