Why Do People Love Being Surprised?

Surprise feels like a mini adventure in your brain! When something unexpected happens, it's like your brain gets a little happy surprise party. You feel excited because your brain is trying to figure out what just happened. It’s fun to be surprised because it makes life more interesting and exciting!

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Examples

  1. You're eating your favorite snack and suddenly it turns into a different flavor.
  2. Your friend gives you a gift on a day when you didn’t expect one.
  3. You open the door to find someone you haven't seen in years.

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