July 29, 2022
Laughter that comes from tickling is called gargalesis, and aside from primates the only animal known to experience it is the rat.
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Why Can’t You Tickle Yourself?
At some point in your life you’ve probably been tickled—repeatedly touched in a way that induced smiling, laughter, and involuntary movements. Ticklishness can occur in many places on the body, but the most common are the ribcage, the armpit, and the sole of the foot. Tickling usually occurs in the
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