Curious Collection

Why do we cry?

Crying emotional tears is uniquely human but why do we do it?

Do you think it changed how your colleagues see you?

Does crying at work hamper your chances of promotion?

Could keeping your emotions bottled up be detrimental for your health?

David Baddiel tries to understand crying: why does water come out of our eyes?

What has laughter got in common with crying?

All of us laugh, and it may seem obvious why we do, but what does the science say?

Is there any science behind why laughter lifts our mood?

Mark van Vugt talks about a scientific study on laughter.

Have you ever found it inappropriate to laugh at something?

How soon is too soon to start making jokes?

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