Around the World in Jokes, Riddles, and Games

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Chapter 1 From Toledo to Timbuktu Have you ever noticed that laughter looks and sounds similar all around the world No matter where we’re from we all get a kick out of people and situations that are funny Whether you’re in Toledo or Timbuktu laughter is pretty recognizable Regardless of what language we speak we can tell when another person is happy and laughing Many researchers who study laughter say that it sounds and looks the way it does for an important reason laughter helps us feel connected to one another It turns out laughter is one thing that bonds us together Earth is a big place Our planet is home to many different cultures and traditions There are thousands of different languages but there is one that we are all familiar with laughter The language of laughter is universal because we all know that laughter translates to happiness From gut-busting giggles to shy quiet smirks laughing at a joke is something we can all relate to Q Where do pencils go on vacation APencilvania 4