Why Do We Yawn When We See Others Yawning?

Yawning is like a group hug for your brain. When you see someone yawn, it makes your brain think they're tired, and suddenly you feel sleepy too. It's kind of like when you hear someone laugh and start laughing with them!

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When your friend yawns during class, you suddenly feel sleepy too.
Your sibling starts yawning at dinner, and soon everyone at the table is yawning.
At a concert, one person yawns, before long, the whole crowd is yawning.

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