WONDER #35: Why Do You Yawn?

Question 1 of 3

Scientists have observed contagious yawning in which animal?

  1. chimpanzee
  2. horse
  3. elephant
  4. camel

Question 2 of 3

Oily substances that lubricate the lungs and prevent them from collapsing are called what?

  1. lungricants
  2. lubrifactants
  3. surfactants
  4. petroils

Question 3 of 3

When do most human beings begin yawning?

  1. before birth
  2. 1 year old
  3. 3 years old
  4. 5 years old

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