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Think you have a good sense of humour? So do most people…

New Scientist · Jun 10, 2026, 6:00 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Feedback is alarmed by a study that explored how funny people think they are, and that discovered certain traits in those who rate themselves the most humorous

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