Laughter is similar to a seizure in that when we encounter something we perceive to be humorous, we seize up, chortle, chuckle, shout, shriek, and maybe even lose control of our breathing temporarily.
This breathing irregularity is the result of contractions in our diaphragm, and a similar response can be triggered through tickling or other physical cata…
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