In this episode we answer the questions, “How do animals that live underground know where they’re going?” and “Why can’t I tickle myself?” We learn a fact of the day from an East Grand Rapids librarian and share a realistic fiction chapter book that would be a great family readaloud. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Jenny’s Fact of the Day: Why? Encyclopedia: Brilliant Answers to Baffling Questions:
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1124549
Jill’s Book Recommendation: The Turtle of Michigan by Naomi Shahib Nye
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S980C6329781
Concerning underground animals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIaawmwyFvQ
https://research-ebsco-com.kdl.idm.oclc.org/c/qctlkj/viewer/pdf/n6agbt7wgv
https://research.ebsco.com/c/5h4gt5/viewer/html/53sgntcegb
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossorial
Concerning being ticklish:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knismesis_and_gargalesis
https://www.livescience.com/33378-ticklish-animals.html
https://www.britannica.com/story/why-cant-you-tickle-yourself
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-cant-a-person-tickle/
Evolutionary protection via tickling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqzCr7J7YW8
Rat tickle video: https://youtu.be/78PfGQbL-g0
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