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TIL that Coconut Crabs (the largest arthropods on Earth at up to 9lbs) are ticklish. If you're pinched by one, "a gentle titillation of the under soft parts of the body with any light material wil... (en.wikipedia.org)

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Original Title: TIL that Coconut Crabs (the largest arthropods on Earth at up to 9lbs) are ticklish. If you're pinched by one, "a gentle titillation of the under soft parts of the body with any light material will cause the crab to loosen its hold."

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