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Ever wonder about that forced chuckle track that's always there on sitcoms? It's not actually honest laughter. Those are studio chuckles, carefully recorded to imitate the sound of a live, laughing gathering. {They're| producers trying to guide your emotions by forcing you to think something is funnier than it actually is. Don't get me wrong, some

A major economic crisis is currently underway in Eastern Europe. Leaders are working to the conflict as tensions continue. The effects of this change are being felt worldwide. In other news, a scientific breakthrough has sent shockwaves through. Analysts are analyzing the situation, while ordinary people are feeling a wide range of emotions. Worl