When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The idea of hiding behind a smile is the backbone of the Smile movies. It’s the idea that ...

You’ve probably heard the claim that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. It’s usually framed as a feel-good reason to turn your frown upside down – less effort, more joy. But anatomically, ...

Many smiles are socially motivated, used to appear polite, reduce tension, or mask discomfort. Scientists have long studied how the human brain distinguishes between real and fake smiles, revealing ...

Kenya: The Bureau of Standards has launched a massive crackdown on fake gestures that have become prevalent in the country. Top on the list in the war against fakes includes fake smiles. The standards ...

The horror movie "Smile" has been racking it up at the box office, which got me thinking about how many people hate smiles. I’m not talking about terrifying psychopath smiles or creepy clown smiles.

This one hit me harder than the first movie. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The idea of hiding behind a smile is the backbone of ...

You've probably heard the claim that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. It's usually framed as a feel-good reason to turn your frown upside down—less effort, more joy. But anatomically, the ...