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O.P. Is Yawning Contagious??
hmmm well i don't think it is but if someone yawns i feel inclined to yawn and i don't know why.... so i sort of think it is but i don't:S

do you think it is?

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07-02-2005 10:56 AM
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RE: Is Yawning Contagious??
I remember reading somewhere a while ago that they did a scientific study and found that when someone yawns, people around them usually do too (can't remember why).
07-02-2005 11:01 AM
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RE: Is Yawning Contagious??
Yes it is contagious, that's all I'm saying, I can't explain why, it just is.
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RE: Is Yawning Contagious??
I was once told of a theory where there's one 'global yawn', which travels the globe. When it passes over someone, they yawn. So, if you're in a group or a crowd, it can pass over several people.

Of course, that's a load of bollocks.
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RE: Is Yawning Contagious??
some people believe that you need more oxygen going to your brain, that's why you yawn. then other people around you will unconsciously register that fact, and yawn too.
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RE: Is Yawning Contagious??
I seem to be the only one to say no.
I'm outnumbered 13-1 :P
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RE: Is Yawning Contagious??
Because you're wrong :P

It's actually fact that people near to each other yawn when other people do.
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RE: Is Yawning Contagious??
yea..a friggin dog yawned and i yawned right after her..and so many ppl have done that to me on purpose..they look at me and they yawn..

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RE: Is Yawning Contagious??
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Oh, make sure you tell us :P

I've been looking for the thing I read about it ages ago but can't find it.
07-02-2005 03:56 PM
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RE: Is Yawning Contagious??
well here it is..the article!

http://science.howstuffworks.com/question572.htm

edit:another good article

http://www.coolquiz.com/trivia/explain/docs/yawn.asp

edit2: and tell me if this picture made you yawn :P

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This post was edited on 07-02-2005 at 04:02 PM by SikStyles.
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