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Our Ticklish Hot Spots Are Surprisingly Universal, a New Study Finds

via Smithsonian Magazine·Aug 13

A new study probes gargalesis, the poorly understood type of tickling caused by firm, repetitive touches, and finds that ticklish hot spots from armpits to feet are remarkably consistent across people.

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