BodyInterestingPain travels through your body at speeds ranging from 2 to 120 feet per second, depending on the type of nerve fiber carrying the signal.55956
PeopleInterestingPeople who laugh more are better able to tolerate pain - both physical and emotional.322k
PeopleWholesomeHolding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.282k
HistoryDarkTickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.283k
BodyInterestingBrain freeze is caused by rapid dilation of blood vessels in the roof of your mouth when cold touches your palate, triggering pain receptors that refer the sensation to your head.153k