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How Humor Evolved In Animals

Episode 2 of 5 Check us out on iTunes! http://testtube.com/podcast Please Subscribe! http://testu.be/1FjtHn5 Science has proven that many animals laugh in some capacity but does that mean that some animals are capable of having a sense of humor? + + + + + + + Previous Episode: How Our Brains React When We Hear A Joke:    • How Our Brains React When We Hear a Joke   + + + + + + + Sources: The Humor Code: Entry 4: Do animals have a sense of humor?: http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/cu... “Right now, in a high-security research lab at Northwestern University’s Falk Center for Molecular Therapeutics, scientists are tickling rats. Their goal? To develop a pharmaceutical-grade happiness pill." Tickling rats and giggling dolphins: do animals have a sense of humour?: http://www.theguardian.com/science/bl... “There’s a video on YouTube (above) with over three and half million views, in which a girl appears to make a dolphin giggle by doing repeated cartwheels and handstands in front of its tank at a sea world centre." The Evolutionary Origin Of Laughter: http://www.technologyreview.com/view/... “One of the more complex aspects of human behaviour is our universal ability to laugh. Laughter has puzzled behavioural biologists for many years because it is hard to imagine how this strange behaviour has evolved." Humor as a Double-Edged Sword: Four Functions of Humor in Communication: http://econoca.unica.it/public/downlo... “Humor in communication is a subject that seems difficult to analyze. After all, if one has to explain a joke, it is probably no longer funny." Laughter: The Best Medicine: http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/cu... “Laughter, it's said, is the best medicine. And there's lots of evidence that laughter does lots of good things for us. It reduces pain and allows us to tolerate discomfort." You Asked: Does Laughing Have Real Health Benefits?: http://time.com/3592134/laughing-heal... “It may not be the best medicine. But laughter’s great for you, and it may even compare to a proper diet and exercise when it comes to keeping you healthy and disease free." He Who Laughs Most is Most Likely to Last: https://socialanxietyinstitute.org/he... “Laughter is a great antidote to social anxiety. It provides us with physical, psychological, and social benefits, and distracts us from negative thinking habits. By adding laughter to our daily lives, our therapy becomes more efficient and effective." Are Women More Attracted to Men Who Court Them with Humor?: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/... “Imagine that you are a woman, sitting alone in a bar. A young attractive man at a table next to you is joking with his friends and making them laugh." + + + + + + + TestTube Plus is built for enthusiastic science fans seeking out comprehensive conversations on the geeky topics they love. Host Trace Dominguez digs beyond the usual scope to deliver details, developments and opinions on advanced topics like AI, string theory and Mars exploration. TestTube Plus is also offered as an audio podcast on iTunes. + + + + + + + Trace Dominguez on Twitter   / tracedominguez   TestTube on Facebook   / testtubenetwork   TestTube on Google+ http://gplus.to/TestTube + + + + + + +