Have you ever had the pleasure of popping（使发砰砰声）the small air-filled bubbles that make up a sheet of bubble wrap? Have you ever wondered why popping them is so much fun? It turns out that there is some science behind the human connection to bubble wrap. Some experts believe it's similar to the need to fidget（动来动去）. These small actions are all types of fidgeting.
While some people think fidgeting is distracting, it's actually been shown to increase attention span. Similarly, a study revealed that people report feeling more alert after popping bubble wrap. The results also showed that people who popped bubble wrap were calmer afterward than those who did not. So, popping bubble wrap may increase people's ability to pay attention and remember what they learn.
In other words, your brain is wired to enjoy it! Early humans had to be on their toes all the time. They needed to be ready to run from wild animals at a moment's notice. Today, people spend a lot of time sitting, especially at school and at work. As a result, the body may build a lot of muscle tension from lack of movement. Popping bubble wrap helps relax that muscle tension. It reduces stress and anxiety.
In fact, studies have shown that, sometimes, the human brain receives feel-good chemicals like dopamine（多巴胺） after popping bubble wrap.
A. So that may be why it feels so satisfying!
B. It also helps with the memory of information.
C. You will benefit a lot from the air-filled bubbles.
D. If so, you know there's something highly satisfying about it.
E. Have you ever seen someone else blowing the small bubbles?
F. Do you click a pen or bounce your leg while you're listening?
G. Experts also say the enjoyment may be tied to human evolution.
