Why Do People Yawn When They’re Bored?

Yawning is like a brain stretch. When you're bored, your brain feels sleepy, and yawning helps wake it up by taking in more oxygen and letting out carbon dioxide. It’s like stretching when you’re tired, it makes you feel refreshed!

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  1. You're sitting in class and start yawn, your friend sees you and starts to yawn too.
  2. Your mom says, 'Take a deep breath and stretch,' because she thinks you're tired.
  3. After watching a boring movie for an hour, you can't help but yawn again.

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