Why Do We Yawn?

Ever wondered why you yawn when you're bored or tired? It's a common thing we all do, but have you ever stopped to think about w

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Yawning is actually our body's way of taking a quick refresh. When we yawn, we take a big breath of air. This helps to increase the amount of oxygen in our blood. Oxygen is super important for our brains to work properly. So, when we're feeling sleepy or bored, our brain might be saying, "Hey, I need a little pick-me-up!" and triggers a yawn.

Yawning can also be contagious. Ever noticed how one person yawning can make everyone else yawn too? It's like our bodies are copying each other! Scientists think this might be because we're social creatures and like to do things together.

So, the next time you yawn, remember it's just your body's way of saying, "I need a little boost!"

Do you have any other questions about yawning or other cool science stuff?