Humans and great apes show similar rhythmic pattern in laughter
While laughing seems uniquely human, it is not. Researchers now have compared laughter in humans to laughter in the various great apes — chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orangutans.
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MIDDLE EAST
Styrofoam recycling
Waco Friends of the Climate will hold its free quarterly drivethrough Styrofoam recycling from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11.
Lawn equipment needed
Mission Waco is collecting new and gently used lawn equipment to support Creekside Community Village and Mission Waco's Street Sweep program, which aims to provide "meaningful work and dignified income."
Spill the Tea Luncheon
Spill the Tea Luncheon, a fundraiser benefiting the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children, will be held at 11:40 a.m. July 15 at Ridgewood Country Club, 7301 Fish Pond Road.
Hangar dedication
Wings for Christ International and Wings of Blessing will hold a dedication ceremony for the new Keith & Barbara Hull Memorial Hangar at 5 p.m. July 13 at the Wings for Christ airstrip, 222 S. League Ranch Road east of…
State of Hewitt
The Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the City Luncheon at noon July 23 at Social House, 200 Chama Drive.
Canning workshop
McLennan County Extension Service is hosting a home canning workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 18 at the Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive.
No fireworks in town
Fireworks for personal use are illegal within Waco city limits, except for sparklers.
GOP luncheon Sunday
McLennan County Republican Women will host an America 250 luncheon honoring veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Veterans One Stop, 2010 La Salle Ave., Suite A.
Succulent Society
The Central Texas Cactus and Succulent Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Nell Pape Event Center, 1705 N. Fifth St., in the The meeting will be in the adjacent Johnson-Taylor House.
PINT-SIZED PATRIOTS
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