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Does humor have any importance in our lives, beyond just giving us a fun laugh once in a while? One possible benefit of humor might be increased longevity. Comedians George Burns and Bob Hope both ...

Laughter isn’t just the best medicine—it’s the ultimate connection. And let’s face it, some people have a natural knack for ...

I don’t mean funny in the sense of having other people laugh at your expense, accompanied by pointing, but rather intentionally funny. The question is not as straightforward as it might seem, for our ...

Here’s why spicing up your sense of humor with cynicism and chutzpah can make you more desirable. Although there is no single definition of sarcasm, most define it as verbal irony—saying the opposite ...