The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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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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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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