michael Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 When you do them do you breathe in, out or both? Can you answer without trying on out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I think its both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 The idea of a yawn is to get oxygen to the brain. Long deep intake of breath to fill the lungs and nice outake of yaaaaawwwwnnnnn... How can that be reversed? See http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/yawning.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 yeah, what goes in must come out! both in the same yawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 The idea of a yawn is to get oxygen to the brain. See http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/yawning.html wow, thats pretty good considering there is no actual 100% proof explanation for the reason of a yawn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 It's random questions day today. I just did one and I breathed in and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I just did one and I breathed in and out. How did you set off a random full blown yawn? Did you look at the sun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 wow, thats pretty good considering there is no actual 100% proof explanation for the reason of a yawn! I think it's mainly down to reading threads like this. So why are yawns contagious then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 How did you set off a random full blown yawn? Did you look at the sun? You only have to say the word yawn to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul ashton Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 If i'm not mistaken you yawn when you're tired cos you aren't breathing efficiently enough to oxygenate your blood which in turns feeds the brain,it's just your body's way of a safety cutout,very clever really.I'f i'm wrong i stand to be corrected but i think that's the general jist of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I bet this is the only forum in history that has asked both: "How come staring at the sun makes you sneeze" and "Yawns,.. When you do them do you breathe in, out or both" on the same day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I think it's mainly down to reading threads like this. So why are yawns contagious then? people reckon its stems from us being monkeys, signaling that its time for bed or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 If i'm not mistaken you yawn when you're tired cos you aren't breathing efficiently enough to oxygenate your blood which in turns feeds the brain,it's just your body's way of a safety cutout,very clever really.I'f i'm wrong i stand to be corrected but i think that's the general jist of it. That's what I said! Before being told there's no evidence to support it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul ashton Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 You only have to say the word yawn to me. All this talk is making me thinking of going for a lie down,stop it you guys,any more and i'll be snoring away with my head on the keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 If i'm not mistaken you yawn when you're tired cos you aren't breathing efficiently enough to oxygenate your blood which in turns feeds the brain,it's just your body's way of a safety cutout,very clever really.I'f i'm wrong i stand to be corrected but i think that's the general jist of it. wow, again, its amazing how the worlds unknown questions can be answered on a car forum.. i think all scientists should take note in the future and just take advice from here instead of research! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I bet this is the only forum in history that has asked both: "How come staring at the sun makes you sneeze" and "Yawns,.. When you do them do you breathe in, out or both" on the same day. Makes a change from: "yo wikkid innit homies wotz dis red button 4?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 heres a good one yawns are contagious but, can they be passed onto animals and vis-vasa? I did one this morning and my cat yawned back? Was that coincidence?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 heres a good one yawns are contagious but, can they be passed onto animals and vis-vasa? I did one this morning and my cat yawned back? Was that coincidence?? no, it was just taking the mick out of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 All this talk is making me thinking of going for a lie down,stop it you guys,any more and i'll be snoring away with my head on the keyboard. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 That's what I said! Before being told there's no evidence to support it. its called theory, like what people do before fact is established Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Makes a change from: "yo wikkid innit homies wotz dis red button 4?" Yes, where have you been lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul ashton Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 heres a good one yawns are contagious but, can they be passed onto animals and vis-vasa? I did one this morning and my cat yawned back? Was that coincidence?? I've heard this too,used to wind my workmate up by saying i'd been to Yawn St. the day before(whilst doing a massive yawn)and he used to mad cos he couldn't stop yawning after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 no, it was just taking the mick out of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Yes, where have you been lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I've heard this too,used to wind my workmate up by saying i'd been to Yawn St. the day before(whilst doing a massive yawn)and he used to mad cos he couldn't stop yawning after that. PMSL!!!! :rlol: love that!!! HAH HAH HAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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