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August 13, 2026 at 02:00 PM
From Armpits to Feet, Our Ticklish Hot Spots Are Surprisingly Universal. The Finding Offers Clues About the Sensation's Evolutionary Origins
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A new study reveals that human ticklish hot spots are surprisingly universal, offering clues into the evolutionary origins of gargalesis, the type of tickling that causes laughter.
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