Yawning is contagious?

Question:

I know why we yawn - we yawn so we can get extra oxygen to our brain when we're tired or stressed. However, I could never figure out why it is that when someone yawns, then you yawn too - regardless of whether you're tired or stressed - and then the vicious cycle starts! How come??

Answers:
I asked the same question KIND OF go to the website below and it gives you the answers to the most common myths. Yawning is included in one of them.

Other Answers:
I have know idea.but I yawned just reading the question, no kidding

I looked at that link and yawned! It said something about mimicry, and yeah, it may be right. Maybe.

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