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Why We Laugh

Source: TED

Laughter serves an important social function, helping us form bonds with others. Learn more in this TED Talk by neuroscientist and comedian Sophie Scott.

This entry was posted in The Bonds Between Us and tagged People on August 1, 2015 by Mikki Gibson.

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