Busted: Why popping bubble wrap is so satisfying?

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We can’t keep calm when a piece of delivery package arrives wrapped in bubble wrap. It’s addictive and letting go is a trouble for many. But, why is bubble wrap popping so deeply satisfying?

Whoever holds a bubble wrap sheet is unknowingly and involuntarily popping it even before they know. As per science, there are three (very interesting) reasons which may explain this unmanageable urge to play around with a bubble wrapping paper.

Scientists offer the explanation of easing muscle tension.

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It gives the brain a signal of releasing the happy hormone.

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It helps emancipate pent-up stress.

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