The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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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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Baby rabbits are called kittens.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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Kissing releases masses of oxytocin, a "love potion" that helps couples bond and feel more attracted to each other.
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