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Science of Laughter

Right from the start of our lives, we all laugh. But why? Is our sense of humor what sets us apart from the rest of the animal world? Horizon meets the gorillas who bond through shared laughter, and travels to Washington State University to find out how tickling rats might help us treat depression....

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Corporate Author: BBC (Firm)
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : BBC, [2016]
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1 online resource (1 video file (51 min., 46 sec)) : sound, color.
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