29. If You Yawn, I Yawn

Have you ever wondered why yawns are contagious? 🥱 It's this strange human phenomenon that all of us have experienced before, but why the involuntary bodily response? Well we've done the research for you so take a seat, get comfortable and join us for this cool as heck explanation.

Of course on the menu is a fresh set of miserable moments from this duo who simply radiate positivity. Granted, being coughed on by sick children for hours on end is worthy of a complaint or two. We've also got some 'Would You Rather' and 'How Do You Do' questions lined up for you, with topics ranging from toothbrushing habits to fish people 🐟 Classic.

Show notes & references:

• Yawning and its physiological significance - www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3678674/
• Why Do We Yawn? - www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-faqs/why-do-you-yawn
• Why Do We Yawn? 5 Reasons and Why It’s Contagious - www.risescience.com/blog/why-do-we-yawn
• Why yawns are contagious—in all kinds of animals - www.science.org/content/article/why-yawns-are-contagious-all-kinds-animals
• Why are yawns contagious? We asked a scientist - www.pbs.org/newshour/science/why-are-yawns-contagious-we-asked-a-scientist

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