The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
65
Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
46
One litter of kittens can be produced by more than one father.
57
Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
26
Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
26