People laugh when something surprises them because it feels good. Imagine you're playing a game, and your friend suddenly says, 'I won!', even if you didn't expect it, you might find yourself laughing. Your brain gets excited when things are unexpected, and that excitement makes you smile or laugh.
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- You hear someone say, 'I love you!' when you least expected it, that surprise makes you smile or laugh.
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See also
- Why Do People Feel ‘Anxious’ in Crowded Places?
- Why Do People Often Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
- Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
- Why Do Some People Hear Music in Their Heads?
- Why Do People Get Stressed Out by the Same Things Over and Over?
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