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We're Wired That Way
The Science of Cute
What's going on in our brains when we see something we think is adorable? It turns out, it's all about survival.
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What's going on in our brains when we see something we think is adorable? It turns out, it's all about survival.
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We're Wired That Way
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What's going on in our brains when we see something we think is adorable? It turns out, it's all about survival.
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