Humor, whether highbrow or downright crass, seems to be an essential part of virtually every human society across the world and throughout time. Researchers have taken an important step towards answering these pressing questions, after revealing the 10 oldest recorded jokes in existence. 1. **Sumeria, 1900 BC**: The world’s oldest joke was a Sumerian proverb, written over 4,000 years ago. ‘Something... 

Having fun at a party and then forgetting the names of who has just been introduced may be related. According to research conducted in the United States, good humor diminishes the ability to remember information. The team, led by doctoral student, Elizabeth Martin, University of Missouri, asked participants to watch a video. Half were given a video containing a stand-up comedy routine along with instructions... 

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A Ghanaian woman has married her dog because it has qualities she had seen only in her late father. Emily Mabou, 29, of Aburi, married the 18-month-old dog in a ceremony attended by a traditional priest and local, curious villagers, reports the Daily Dose. Her younger brother David Mabou said her family boycotted the wedding which they felt was “a stupid step to combat her loneliness”. But...