Laugh facts for kids
A laugh is a special sound that people make, usually when they are feeling happy or find something funny. It's a way to show joy and amusement! You might laugh when you hear a good joke, or when someone gives you a tickle.
Sometimes, people laugh even when they don't feel happy. For example, if someone feels a bit shy or embarrassed, they might laugh as a way to handle the situation.
How We Laugh
Everyone laughs a little differently! Some laughs come mostly from your voice, while others might sound more like they come from your throat or even your nose. There are many different kinds of laughs, from quiet giggles to loud guffaws.
Writing Down a Laugh
When people want to write down the sound of a laugh, they often use words like "ha ha ha," "he he he," or "hehe." If you're chatting online or texting, you might see "LOL." "LOL" doesn't sound like a laugh, but it's a popular internet abbreviation that stands for Laughing Out Loud. It means someone found something very funny!
When Babies Start Laughing
Human babies usually start to laugh when they are about three or four months old. Often, their first laughs happen when they are surprised by something fun. When a baby laughs, it often makes adults feel happy too, and they might even start laughing along!
For example, on October 16, 2008, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited the Google headquarters. They were shown videos of babies laughing on YouTube, and it made both of them laugh a lot!
Images for kids
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A woman laughing
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A man laughing
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Laughter is a common response to tickling
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Two laughing men by Hans von Aachen, circa 1574
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Late 19th-century or early 20th-century depiction of different stages of laughter on advertising cards
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