Behavior & Customs

People toasting drinks
Behavior & Customs

Ever wonder why we “toast” drinks?

Clink, cheers, bottoms up! Toasting ceremonies are as old as the ancients. But why do we follow the ritual of clinking glasses, and where does the term “toast” come from? Read on for the ultimate party fact!

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Ever Wonder Why We Laugh?

How can a funny cat video turn an otherwise civilized human into a chattering monkey? What purpose does laughter actually serve, what makes it so infectious, and why does it feel so good?

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