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May 14, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Fetuses Can 'Catch' Yawns From Their Mothers While Still in the Womb, New Research Suggests
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
New research suggests fetuses can 'catch' yawns from their mothers in the womb, indicating yawning is a social behavior even before birth.
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