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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Kissing releases masses of oxytocin, a "love potion" that helps couples bond and feel more attracted to each other.
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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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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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There was a cable network called The Puppy Channel that, for 3 years, broadcast only broadcast footage of puppies playing.
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A new born kangaroo is small enough to fit in a spoon!
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