It’s hard to beat a good laugh with a friend.
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Whether in the form of a discreet titter or a full-on roar, laughter comes with many benefits for physical and mental health.
It’s the thought that counts…
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Humans spend a lot of time during social occasions masking their real emotions. Why?
There’s a strong correlation between happiness and innovation.
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Societies that are happier than others would be reflecting more confidence and trust in their institutions and economic systems.
Say cheese … or not. A woman works a stand at a cheese festival in Moscow, Russia.
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In the US, smiling is a reflexive gesture of goodwill, but Russians view it as a sign of stupidity. Social psychology research could help explain this cultural contrast.
Don’t say cheese, please.
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It’s not because their clothes are too tight.