Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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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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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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Dolphins have names for one another.
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Sandy, an African Penguin, has been in 'love' with her keeper at the Nuremburg zoo since 1996.
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One litter of kittens can be produced by more than one father.
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