Why Do Humans Laugh at Jokes?

Laughter is like a happy surprise. When you hear something funny, your brain says, 'That was unexpected and enjoyable!' Then it sends signals to your muscles so they can relax and make the sound of laughing. It feels good because it helps your body and mind stay healthy.

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Examples

A kid laughs at a funny face because it looked unexpected and silly.
You laugh when your friend says, 'I ate the whole cake, and I still felt full!' because it was absurd.
When you hear someone say, 'Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts!' It’s funny because of the pun.

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