Joy Overload! The science of tickles and cuteness

Brains On! Science podcast for kids by Lemonada Media

Aug 4, 202640:13Health

Get ready for some smiles! We’re looking at the science of two things that bring us joy: tickles and cuteness. We’ll explain why tickles make us giggle and why you can’t tickle yourself. Then we’ll talk about what makes...

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