UM-Bot Posted May 15, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 15, 2014 The conventional idea that yawning is a sign of tiredness or boredom is now thought to be incorrect. Instead, yawning may actually be about regulating the temperature of the brain. Like a computer, the brain operates best within a certain range of temperatures and when it gets too hot a good yawn can help to cool it down, promoting clearer thinking. Read More: http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/266429/what-is-the-purpose-of-yawning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Chubb Posted May 15, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) What is the purpose of yawning ? To let people know they are boring you Edited May 15, 2014 by Junior Chubb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: Posted May 15, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I read somewhere that yawning was also the cause of one's body requiring a boost of oxygen in the blood stream. I wish I could remember the article in question. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
order and chaos Posted May 15, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 15, 2014 well i must be a hot head. i yawn constantly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac E Posted May 15, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I yawned twice while reading the article. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Smoke aLot Posted May 15, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Maybe there is connection but how can we explain the fact that if u see someone yawning u will do it too I did it when seen this picture )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucidElement Posted May 15, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I yawned twice while reading the article. haha me too thats crazy ! lol. Maybe there is connection but how can we explain the fact that if u see someone yawning u will do it too I did it when seen this picture )) its true yawing is contagious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Merton Posted May 15, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I read somewhere that one yawns as an attempt to stay alert when one is bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissJatti Posted May 15, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 15, 2014 so they can smell your breath and see their vulva, and vice versa, ewwww!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdyer Posted May 15, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 15, 2014 well i must be a hot head. i yawn constantly So does my dog! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Merton Posted May 15, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 15, 2014 All this reminds me I have a cat that yawns continually whenever you scratch his head. My other cats don't do that. I doubt that it can be explained beyond "different cat," but it is interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keel M. Posted May 15, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I read somewhere that yawning was also the cause of one's body requiring a boost of oxygen in the blood stream. I wish I could remember the article in question. That's what I have heard/read as well. Nothing to do with boredom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzLightYear Posted May 15, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 15, 2014 A little trick you can pull on a car load of people or a gathering of people is to yawn, wait a bit and yawn again. If you repeat this enough before long several people will start to yawn. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc14 Posted May 15, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) so they can smell your breath and see their vulva, and vice versa, ewwww!!!! I think you mean uvula but if they want to show the other bits it is fine by me Edited May 15, 2014 by Merc14 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximusnow Posted May 15, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I buy yawn vacinations every morning, they last 5 hours and taste like fruit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemagegod Posted May 16, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I have actually "forgot" how to yawn. I don't understand why i can' yawn anymore. It's like i will feel this "surge" of energy come up but when i have my mouth open nothing comes out. I haven't had a good "yawn" in months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Merton Posted May 16, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Sounds serious. Ayaunism. Get it treated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBeliever Posted May 16, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) It IS because we are tired n bored! Edited May 16, 2014 by TheGreatBeliever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Chubb Posted May 16, 2014 #19 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I have actually "forgot" how to yawn. I don't understand why i can' yawn anymore. It's like i will feel this "surge" of energy come up but when i have my mouth open nothing comes out. I haven't had a good "yawn" in months. Good brain ventilation or you are just to cool for skool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amaterasu Posted May 16, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I yawn a lot when my husband explains his job to me. When he looks annoyed that I seem bored I tell him I have air hunger ....he seems to be happy with that explanation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FizzPuff Posted May 17, 2014 #21 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I thought it was cause we didn't get enough oxygen. So that it was our bodies way of "manually" getting more air or something... I can't remember the exact wording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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