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Why do we always laugh even though we're hurt inside?
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Amazing human body: There is definitely the balance issue between the level of stress and hormones in the body. Certain hormones and chemical effects to make you laugh and some to make you sad and cry.
Answered 10/5/2013
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Laughter is good: Laughter stimulates the release, of endorphins, that relieve pain.
Answered 10/9/2013
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