The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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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 newborn Chinese water deer is so small, it can (almost) be held in the palm of a hand.
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A new born kangaroo is small enough to fit in a spoon!
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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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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