Why do we yawn?

Why do we yawn?

We all do it. Sometimes because we should probably be going to bed, sometimes because we’re still waking up, and sometimes because we’re watching a lion do it on television. We all involuntarily throw our mouths open, take a long, deep...

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Why Do We Laugh When Tickled?

Why Do We Laugh When Tickled?

The obvious response to your child asking “why do we laugh when tickled?” is to say, ‚ÄúI don‚Äôt know, let‚Äôs do an experiment‚Äù. Give them a massive tickle while continuously asking them, ‚Äúwhy are you laughing?‚Äù. Keep going...

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Why Do Beans Make You Fart?

Why Do Beans Make You Fart?

Farts are definitely funny. We think we’re pretty clever and sophisticated beings with art and science and civilisation and then all of a sudden some smelly gas comes noisily out of our bottoms. For a moment all of that sophistication is...

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