The beauties of Washington, unique in a hundred ways and surpassing in dozens of others all cities and parks in the United
States, are now enhanced many-fold by a sight found in America
only in the capital city. The cherry trees of Potomac Park and the
Tidal Basin are now abloom with their billowy clouds of pale and
pink blossoms, rivaled only by those in the land of the Mikado.
What is the most likely reason why Cobb begins the article with
these sentences?

to establish the idea that Washington's cherry blossoms are a rare and magnificent sight

Explanation:

not everyone is always right.

laughter and happiness are an essential part of life. laughing releases the body's "feel good" chemicals. thus, it provides long or short term relief from stress and or anxiety. more or less, laughing strengthens social connections and provides an easy approach in social related situations.

moreover, there are many benefits of laughter and humor. it's as if they play the role of superhero to combat anxiety and depression, according to researchers. happiness and laughter is the best medicine for teen mental health.

what happens in the body also affects the mind. the positive changes in physical health also have profound an impact on mental health. we have a lot to gain from laughing! medical effects of laughter have continued to validate the pain-relieving effect and benefits of laughter.

scientists tell us that laughter and humor actually, believe it or not, lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones and increase muscle flexion. there are many benefits to happiness and laughter, and they so happen to increase the circulation of antibodies in the blood stream and make us resistant to infections.

as stated before, laughing releases your body's "feel good" chemicals, and on a related note, negative stress can cause your body to release chemicals that weaken your immune system which makes you more likely to contract a disease. luckily, laughter reduces negative stress and prevents those chemicals from being released.

all in all, you may want to consider laughing as much as you can!