Why do we laugh?

Mysteries of Science

Fun Kids

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.6 • 681 Ratings

🗓️ 28 July 2023

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Knock, knock. Who's there? Another episode of Mysteries of Science!

This week, Michael and Dan explore the mystery of laughter. Find out where laugher comes from and why it's surprisingly good for us. Plus, we're joined by top comedian Olaf Falafel.

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Mysteries of Science.
0:05.7	My name's Dan and I'm the editor of Science and Nature, the monthly magazine from the team behind the week junior.
0:12.0	And I'm Michael, the acting deputy editor.
0:14.2	On this podcast, we explore the strange phenomena and bizarre events that have left scientists scratching their heads and despite their best efforts
0:21.3	remain well and truly unsolved.
0:25.6	What's so funny, Dan?
0:28.6	I don't know.
0:29.9	I've just got the giggles
0:31.0	all of a sudden.
0:32.0	Well, put yourself together, man.
0:33.2	We've got a podcast to record.
0:35.1	I'm sorry.
0:36.6	Come on, Dan.
0:37.5	There's no laughing matter.
0:39.1	Actually, wait a second.
0:40.4	Yes, it is.
0:42.4	Wait a minute, it is?
0:44.1	It is, yes, because on today's podcast,
0:46.3	we're going to try and uncover the mystery of why we laugh.
0:50.3	Well, this should be a really fun one.
0:53.0	I'm looking forward to it.
0:57.7	Everybody together, this is Mysteries of Science.
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