Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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A group of kittens is called a "kindle".
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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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Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
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Baks the blind boxer has a seeing eye goose named Buttons; a four-year-old goose who leads the pup around everywhere either by hanging onto him with her neck, or by honking to tell him which way to go.
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One litter of kittens can be produced by more than one father.
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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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