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Oh yes you can! (tickle yourself, that is) 

Posted Monday 4th September 2006 10:18 GMT

It is possible to (sort of) tickle yourself, try lightly stoking the middle of the roof of your mouth. Careful though you could Involuntarily bite your finger.

It is an uncontrollable response, so there!

Does tickling have anything to do with touch 

Posted Wednesday 6th September 2006 13:06 GMT

My eight year old son will laugh uncontrollably if I put my hand close to his bare foot. I don't even have to touch him (although I'm holding his foot with my other hand). Try to explain that one, folks.

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