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Why do I shiver when I yawn? It doesn't happen every time and it's more likely to happen with a larger yawn but I shake/shiver when I yawn and I was just wondering why. Also does everyone get this or is it just me?
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Last edited on: 2010-10-27 00:21:37

Categories: Human Body.

Reply	martin_g says: Yes, I get that too. It's also common(ish) to see cats and dogs with the same symptoms. Why? no-one has the faintest idea. We don't even know what yawns are yet! (There are theories though ...) (no votes) Tags: unanswered, Yawn, shivers.
	posted on 2011-01-04 20:04:11 \| Report abuse

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