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Why Do We Yawn?
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Let’s talk about yawning! It’s like a surprise party for your mouth! How does it work?
Yawning is a bit like a surprise party for your mouth! Imagine your mouth is a little sleepy and wants to wake up in a fun way. So, it throws a surprise party by opening wide and inviting a big gulp of air to come in.
But here’s the funny part: sometimes, when one person yawns, it’s like a game of ‘Yawn Telephone.’ When you see someone yawn, your eyes say, ‘Hey, look! A yawn party!’ Then, your mouth wants to join in, too, and suddenly, you’re yawning, too! It’s like a yawn wave that makes everyone’s mouths dance! You don’t believe this? Remember to see if you yawn next time when you see someone yawn!
Here’s the tricky bit: scientists aren’t 100% sure why we yawn. Some say it’sbecause our bodies need more oxygen, like a car needs more petrol. Others sayit’s because our bodies want to stretch and wake up.
But one thing’s for sure: whatever the reason, yawning is like a funny little dance party your body throws to wake itself up. So, next time you yawn, remember it’s just your mouth saying, ‘Surprise! Let’s have a super sleepy stretch!’