Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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There's a young hippo and a 130+ year old tortoise in a Kenyan wildlife preserve who are best friends and they even sleep and play together.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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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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One litter of kittens can be produced by more than one father.
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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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A new born kangaroo is small enough to fit in a spoon!
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