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Animals don't just play-fight: they enjoy being tickled, and even tell jokes! 🐁 Neurologist Kelly Clancy illustrates the important role play has in building social circuits. 🧪 Watch the full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=KNn-Sa8T3iw
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