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A pun tickles the brain and teases a smile. It plays with language, twisting meanings or sounds for a clever, often funny effect. From old riddles to today’s memes, puns have long been a tool of humor and wit. Let’s break down the magic of puns. They rely on tricks like homophones, homographs, and phonetic … Read more

Humor has baffled minds for centuries—philosophers, psychologists, comedians—all hooked by its allure. Though the science behind humor is still being cracked, one thing’s clear: words are at its core. Take puns, for instance. A playful twist of meaning or sound that can spark chuckles, surprise, or pure joy. Puns are like windows into the brain’s … Read more

Puns, those playful twists that make us laugh or cringe, have been around forever. But they’re more than just jokes. They offer a peek into how our brains work. What happens up there when we “get” a pun? This piece takes a quick look at the brain’s role in catching and enjoying these verbal gymnastics, … Read more