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- Scientific American Humor is a powerful tool for brightening up everyday life, and it can also be used to make us more creative, productive, and resilient. Here at Scientific American, we cover news, articles and videos related to the science and psychology of humor. From the latest research on the benefits of laughing to humorous videos that make us smile, our content explores the many ways humor can improve our lives. In addition, we examine the darker side of humor, such as why some jokes can be offensive or hurtful. With a blend of science and humor, our goal is to help you understand why humor is so important in our lives and how to use it to your advantage.
WESTLAND, Mass. The Boston Marathon, the nation’s oldest, is the day after tomorrow, so the weekend before would normally be a time of high anticipation for Nicole Stansler, who’ll be running in her fifteenth such event. “I always do it for my college sorority sister May Dignan,” Stansler says over an audible lump in her…
Zoetrope: All-Story Magazine unveils America’s first short-story vending machine. Press release, July 2016 Hmmm. John O’Hara? Naw, too fattening. I was the only one at work on a Saturday, and the little greasy spoon on the first floor of my office building was closed. My stomach started to growl around a quarter to eleven, and…