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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/mindartify on 2025-01-28 15:31:50+00:00.

Original Title: Today I learned that when you see someone else in pain—whether they stub their toe, cry, or even just look sad—your brain lights up in the same areas as if you were experiencing that pain yourself. This incredible phenomenon is due to something called “Mirror Neurons”.