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Study Reveals Similarities in Laughter Between Humans and Great Apes

A new study suggests that humans and great apes share similar laughter patterns, indicating a common evolutionary ancestor. Researchers tickled 13 apes and compared their giggles to those of young children, revealing rhythmic similarities in their laughter.

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