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\n“Psychologists found that if you put a pencil between your teeth while reading something, you’ll think the material funnier.<\/p>\n

That’s because your brain’s interpretation is influenced by the smile on your face.<\/p>\n

If you sit up straight, instead of slouching, you’ll feel happier too!<\/p>\n

The brain thinks “cheery” when the mouth and spine are doing what they’re doing!”\u00a0 (Source:\u00a0 Incognito: The Secret Life of the Brain<\/em> by David Eagleman<\/em>)<\/p>\n

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