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Mar 2025
34m 19s

Laughter

Benjamin Boster & Glassbox Media
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Laughter: the best medicine, or just your brain short-circuiting in a socially acceptable way? We explore its origins, why it’s contagious, and whether it can actually help you sleep. Spoiler: it can, but probably not while listening to this episode.


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