Body The Let's Go Club

This is the Let's Go Club, but mini.

Expect making, exploring,

super-sizing, dancing, fact-finding and laughing.

So get ready for more fun from the Let's Go Club.

Today, we're finding out all about our bodies.

Boys, girls, old and young.

Some with a toothy grin and others with gums.

Freckles, dimples, curly hair.

We're all very different, but some things we share.

Let's get to those facts.

First up, it is impossible to tickle yourself.

Go on. Try it.

Are you laughing?

Are you squealing?

Nope.

But when someone else does it to you, well, that is seriously tickly.

The thing is, your brain knows who's doing the tickling

and when your brain knows it's you,

it doesn't let you feel the tickle as strongly.

So it doesn't really tickle at all.

Not nearly as much fun.

So for a proper chuckle, grab a friend.

Next, most dreams only last a few seconds.

Ahhh, yawn!

But the good news

is that you can have lots and lots of dreams in one night.

And each one lasts longer than the dream before it.

Sometimes, your brain joins them all together

and when you wake up, you feel like you've had one long dream.

Of course, there are lots of dreams you just don't remember.

Which is very helpful when it comes to nightmares.

Next, everyone has their own unique smell.

Get a whiff of that.

Your body makes lots of sweat, wee and spit every day.

And they all have a different pong.

But when you mix these smells all together,

you end up with an aroma that's just yours.

There is an exception to the rule.

Identical twins smell almost exactly the same.

And that's not to be sniffed at.

And finally, your heartbeat changes when you listen to music.

Sounds good to me.

Gentle, relaxing tunes can make your heart slow down.

While exciting, up-tempo music tends to make it beat faster.

And music that has lots of notes and sounds together

can even make your heart beat along in time to the tune.

Fact.

You can be part of the Let's Go Club, too.

Grab a grown-up and head to the CBeebies website.

Remember, we're the club that never closes.