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On a sunny afternoon, Mina poked the sole of her foot. Her toes curled up, and a question popped into her head: Why does tickling make us laugh and squirm?
Why Does Tickling Make Us Laugh and Squirm?Tickling surprises touch nerves and the brain reacts with laughter, wiggling, and a strong wish to protect sensitive spots.
1. On a sunny afternoon, Mina poked the sole of her foot. Her toes curled up, and a question popped into her head: Why does tickling make us laugh and squirm?
2. Mina tried a feather on her arm. It felt soft and scratchy, but she did not laugh. She tried again, and her arm barely wiggled.
3. Theo came in, and Mina asked, “Will you tickle my foot for three seconds?” Theo waited for her nod. Then his fingertips touched her sock.
4. Mina burst into giggles. Her foot jerked away, her knees wiggled, and her hands hurried to cover her toes. “Again?” Theo asked. Mina shook her head and laughed, “Not yet!”
5. Mina thought about her two tests. When she tickled herself, her brain knew what touch was coming. The surprise was small, so her laugh stayed tucked away.
6. A touch from someone else was different. It arrived before Mina could predict it. Touch nerves sent a quick message to her brain: Something unexpected is happening here!
7. Mina's brain answered with laughter and wiggling. Her arms folded over her sides, and her feet tucked themselves away. Those spots were sensitive, so her body wanted to protect them.
8. Mina closed her notebook and covered her ribs. Tickling surprises touch nerves, and the brain reacts with laughter, wiggling, and a strong wish to protect sensitive spots.
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