• Reading Levels 3 - 5
Science | Geography

Why do you want to squeeze cute things?

Have you come across a kitten so cute that you just want to squeeze it? Or a fluffy baby seal? You are not alone. In this video from Ted-Ed, we learn why humans are programmed to react in this slightly bizarre way to adorable things.

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