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Science: A Laughing Matter?
NPR: The Guardian recently published an amusing compilation of science jokes solicited from a variety of scientists. They range from classics you may have come across, like these: A psychoanalyst shows a patient an inkblot
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Psychology helps explain why Louis C.K. is so funny
Salon: Did you hear the one about Hurricane Sandy? Did you find it hilarious? Tasteless? Or just lame? Newly published research concludes the answer depends in part on exactly when the joke reached your ear, or
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The Secret of Comedy Really Is Timing
Pacific Standard: Did you hear the one about Hurricane Sandy? Did you find it hilarious? Tasteless? Or just lame? Newly published research concludes the answer depends in part on exactly when the joke reached your
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Time to Put Humor Under the Microscope
The Huffington Post: According to Dennett, humor evolved as a way for the mind to incentivize the discovery of mistaken leaps to conclusion — or as he puts in his talk, it’s “A neural system
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Awfully Funny
Mankind has endured no greater tragedy than the Holocaust, but that hasn’t stopped comedians from joking about it over the years, nor audiences from laughing. Take a classic 2004 episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, the
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How to Make People Laugh
Women’s Health: If you’ve ever watched a good SNL skit, you know that impersonations can be hilarious. Want to spread the giggles yourself? The best way to master an impression is to practice in front
