YAWN. 😭

Then someone beside you yawns, and somehow you yawn again.

But why do we even yawn?

Yawning is a natural reflex that happens in humans and many other animals. It is often associated with tiredness, boredom, waking up, or changes in alertness.

For a long time, people thought yawning was simply your body's way of getting more oxygen. But it's not that simple.

One idea scientists have studied is that yawning may help with regulating brain temperature and alertness, although the exact reason humans yawn isn't completely settled.

And here's the really weird part:

Yawning can be contagious. 😂

You can see someone yawn, hear someone yawn, or even read about yawning and suddenly feel like yawning yourself.

Scientists think contagious yawning may be connected to social behaviour and how our brains respond to other people's actions.

So if you're reading this and suddenly feel like yawning…

I'm sorry. 😭

Quick fact: Yawning is a natural reflex linked to changes in alertness, and seeing another person yawn can sometimes trigger one too.

Your brain really saw someone else yawn and went:

“Yeah, let's do that.” 😂🧠