Stuff You Should Know · June 9, 2026 · 48m

Smile

This episode of Stuff You Should Know explores the science and trivia behind smiling, debunking the common claim that it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown, and examining other surprising facts about this universal human expression.

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Highlights

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The Smiling-Muscle Myth

The common claim that smiling uses fewer facial muscles than frowning is not supported by evidence.

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The Science of Smiling

The episode covers various scientific and psychological findings about smiling's effects on mood and social interaction.

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