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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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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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 pugs is called a grumble.
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Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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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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