Scientist claim to have discovered the secret of why we yawn.


	Scientist claim to have discovered the secret of why we yawn.

hayliirjsmom

7-27-2007 3:41 AM

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7-29-2007 2:59 AM

onlinedesign

Next time I yawn in a meeting...I'll be quick to point out to the group that, as Team Leader, it is my responsibility to initiate the "protective mechanism to make a group more alert".

No kidding. Fascinating info - thanks!

8-15-2007 1:23 PM

allenmarkowski

@online...

Yawning has also been linked to empathy...

http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/2007/2005512.htm

And to the #9 in numerology

YAWN
71 5 5
18
9

Below is a link to some info about that # & here's a partial quote.

In Numerology[/b], the positive characteristics of nine (9[/b])
are selflessness, fulfillment, completion, universality, universal
understanding, interrelatedness, compassion, idealism tolerance,
forgiveness, generosity, benevolence, humanitarianism, emotionalism,
and justice. Nine is also associated with accomplished artists and thinkers who are inspired by unive...

8-16-2007 3:56 AM

hayliirjsmom

Interesting info, allenmarkowski. Thanks for your input.

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