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, ...

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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 ...