Can something as seemingly simple as a laugh carry such meaning? We asked experts to explain what different kinds of laughter mean and the cultural perceptions that inform our understanding.

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Can something as seemingly simple as a laugh carry such meaning? We asked experts to explain what different kinds of laughter mean and the cultural perceptions that inform our understanding.