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TIL: There is an Italian study on Clown doctors and hospital clowns on the effectiveness of Clown Care Units. The humor and relief provided by medical clowns have a proven positive effect on patient health. However, the study goes deeper into how clown makeup, joke themes, and skill matters.

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