GIGGLE EPIPHANY

Fake laughing can turn into real laughter due to brain chemistry — your brain hates dead air.

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Smiling and laughing involve feedback loops: the body’s “laughter posture” can nudge the brain toward real amusement. Group settings amplify this—once a few people start, genuine laughter can cascade fast.

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