"Laughter may be a simple behavior, but it’s also a powerful tool."

Whoopee cushions were a major culprit in the 2016 Cost of Laughing Index increase. The wholesale price rose 9.52% to $5.75 a dozen. In other words, whoopee cushions were hit with inflation. Upsetting? Sure. But just take a deep breath and don't blow it into a big problem.

Sometimes my laughter was fake. Sometimes it was real. But it didn’t matter. It all made me feel good.

As a part of the HuffPost Happiness Challenge, a few of our editors joined a laughter yoga class given by instructor Francine Shore at The Laughter Yoga Salon. Laughing is known to have several health benefits, including improving your immune system, relieving pain, reducing stress and boosting your mood.