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3. The science of humour

Why do humans laugh? What is it about jokes that make us laugh? Why is laughing as good as a good...

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08.00 24 Dec 2020


3. The science of humour



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08.00 24 Dec 2020


Why do humans laugh? What is it about jokes that make us laugh? Why is laughing as good as a good exercise? And can laughing making you live longer? This week Luke explores the science of humour and explains all that tickles our funny bone.

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