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Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt because April 1 is National Humor Month! This month-long celebration was founded in 1976 by comedian and author Larry Wilde, who wanted to promote the benefits of humor and laughter in our daily lives. And what better day to kick off this hilarious holiday than on April Fool's Day? From sharing jokes and funny memes to watching stand-up comedy or playing pranks on friends, there are endless ways to celebrate National Humor Month. So let's embrace the power of laughter and spread joy throughout this month!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1976</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Humor Month Initiated</div><div class='timeline-text'>Comedian and author Larry Wilde founded National Humor Month to promote joyful benefits associated with laughter and humor.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Humor Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>One year after National Humor Month's inception, National Humor Day was established on April 1 to celebrate and disseminate humor.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1983</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Spreading Humor in Curriculum</div><div class='timeline-text'>The use of humor started being incorporated in educational institutions to help students relieve stress and improve academic performances.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Humor in the Workplace" Movement</div><div class='timeline-text'>Organizations began recognizing the importance of humor in the workplace to foster positive work culture and employee productivity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Scientific Studies of Humor</div><div class='timeline-text'>Scientific research started being conducted to understand the psychological and physiological benefits of humor and laughter.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Humor in Media and Internet</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the rise of internet and social media, sharing humorous content became an integral part of digital culture, reinforcing the essence of National Humor Month.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a comedy show</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a local comedy club or theater and treat yourself to a night of laughs. There's nothing like live stand-up comedy to celebrate National Humor Month.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a funny movie marathon</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends, make some popcorn, and have a movie marathon filled with your favorite comedies. This is a great way to celebrate while staying cozy and comfortable at home.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play pranks on friends and family</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>April Fool's Day falls during National Humor Month, so why not have some fun and play harmless pranks on your loved ones? Just be sure to keep it lighthearted and not take it too far.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a funny photo album</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather all of your favorite funny pictures and create a photo album to look back on and laugh at. You can even add silly captions or inside jokes to make it even funnier.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend an improv workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sign up for an improv workshop or class and learn the art of thinking on your feet and making people laugh. Who knows, you might even discover a hidden talent for comedy!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Laughter is the best medicine</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>April is National Humor Month, and for good reason! Studies have shown that laughing can boost moods, decrease stress levels, and even improve overall health. So go ahead and let out a hearty chuckle - your body will thank you!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Humor brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Nothing breaks the ice quite like a good joke or comedic story. National Humor Month is a great time to bond with friends, family, and even strangers through laughter. Plus, studies have also shown that humor can strengthen relationships - so it's a win-win!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a reminder not to take life too seriously</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In our busy lives, we often forget to take a step back and just have some fun. National Humor Month gives us the opportunity to do just that - to let loose and enjoy the funny moments that life has to offer. So go on, tell a joke, watch a comedy, and just take a moment to appreciate the lighter side of life!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Larry Wilde is the Director of the Carmel Institute of Humor</h3><p class='facts-content'>Larry, who founded National Humor Month, is also the director of a humor research institute that studies the therapeutic benefits of laughter.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>April is also Stress Awareness Month</h3><p class='facts-content'>Combining humor with stress awareness programming can provide an effective and fun way to learn to handle stress.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Laughter yoga combines comedy and yoga</h3><p class='facts-content'>Laughter Yoga is an exercise routine that combines group laughter exercises with yoga breathing, allowing anyone to laugh without relying exclusively on humor or jokes.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The world record for continuous laughter is over three hours</h3><p class='facts-content'>The official Guinness World Record for the longest bout of non-stop laughter is 3 hours and 6 minutes, held by Belachew Girma.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Studies have shown that humor can improve memory retention</h3><p class='facts-content'>Research suggests that when information is presented in a humorous way, people are more likely to remember it. This fact is already being utilized in educational settings, with many teachers incorporating humor into their teaching methods to improve students' retention.</p></div></div>
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