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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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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Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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Baby rabbits are called kittens.
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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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A couple had their wedding rings engraved with a waveform of their own voices saying "I do."
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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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