A Ticklish Question

More "Little Questions" Answered
This site offers a range of questions on scientific phenomena, answered by the readers of New Scientist. Try answering a few yourself!

Mysteries of the Universe
Topics here range from the science of poll-taking to the anatomy of the mosquito.

The Mystery of Ticklish Laughter
Read the abstract of Christine Harris' tickle research, published in American Scientist.

Christine Harris's home page

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