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Scientific research on sense of humor sheds light on psychological profiles
06-14-2007 · EurekAlert!The researcher analysed more than 1,500 people between the ages of 18 and 80 and a similar number of men and women. The study concludes that there are no universally good or bad jokes for both women and men, and points out that women have changed their humorous preferences.
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- Scientific research on sense of humour sheds light on psychological profiles
06-14-2007 · EurekAlert!
The researcher analysed more than 1,500 people between the ages of 18 and 80 and a similar number of men and women. The study concludes that there are no universally good or bad jokes for both women and men, and points out that women have changed their humorous preferences.
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