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Is it true that you use less muscles when smiling than when frowning?

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This is what we are : Told, never the less maintaining a postive attitude is not always easy but definately worthwhile.

Answered 3/28/2013

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True: About 2/3 less muscles.

Answered 1/23/2015

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