Tiny people giggle at everything from tickling to peek-a-boo to silly faces. But do they really have a sense of humor?

For thousands of years, versions of the saying “laughter is the best medicine” have emerged in religious, scientific and popular literature—and for good reason. Laughter helps our neurological, ...

The House with Laughing Windows, 1976. Directed by Pupi Avati. Starring Lino Capolicchio, Francesca Marciano, Gianni Cavina, ...

Laughing during sleep, also called hypnogely, is a relatively common occurrence. It can often be seen in babies, sending parents scrambling to note down baby’s first laughter in the baby book! In ...

Laughter can be pleasurable for its own sake — a way to bond with others or even signal who belongs in a group and who does not. It may also improve health. Mental and physical health affect one ...

Victor Borge once wrote, “Laughter is the closest distance between two people.” Many of us would probably agree that laughter brings us closer to others, whether we’re joking with our spouse or ...

With Jimi Hendrix paintings, wall murals and even biscuit tins inspired by it, the 1624 painting The Laughing Cavalier still reverberates today, writes Deborah Nicholls-Lee. As a new exhibition opens ...

The House With Laughing Windows’ may not go down as one of the greats of the giallo genre, but it’s plenty entertaining for ...

Maddie & Janna have the perfect appetizer for your next holiday get-together. If you’re in a bind and need to whip up something fast and delicious, look no further than the Laughing Cow ...

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit the British singer-songwriter’s 1972 album, an ...

When some women orgasm, they experience unusual physical and emotional responses such as laughing, crying, headaches, ...