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The Power of Laughter
Evidently girls between the ages of 11 and 18 all over the world laugh more than any other group. They even laugh when nothing is particularly amusing. However, the very sound of an initial giggle seems to generate the impulse … Continue reading
Posted in Laughter and humor, Manipulation, Persuasion
Tagged humor, laughter, life, Mental health, placating, protection, Writing
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