It's Okay to Be Smart: Why the Heck Are We Ticklish?
What is the point of tickling? In this episode, host Joe Hanson explores the evolutionary past of tickling. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 9 minutes 52 seconds
- Topic: Science, Social Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Evolution, Interpersonal Relations
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: It's Okay to Be Smart
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