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Why Can't You Tickle Yourself? »

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Much to the dismay of wacky masochist everywhere, the human brain is wired against self-tickling. Because the brain controls movement, it knows what your hand is going to do before you do it.

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    Steve284 months ago

    It is however funny when you tickle yourself, you dont feel anything but the minute someone else touches you, it shivers down your body. So I say, it's definately all in the mind.

    steve http://www.capsol.co.za

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