The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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A group of kittens is called a "kindle".
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Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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