The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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Cuddling (or other ‘love’ acts) helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of Oxytocin which is proven to reduce swelling.
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A group of pugs is called a grumble.
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A newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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