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‘It’s so cute, I just wanna eat it’ – Dimorphous reactions

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We explore the bizarre phenomenon taking over our emotions.

Have you ever wondered why you get the sudden urge to squeeze something so adorable? Well turns out, it’s not your fault.

Evolution and our brains attempt to cope with overwhelming emotions causes something ever so strange – an opposite reaction. Discover the science behind the peculiar response and uncover the fascinating ways our minds work.


Featured image by Mya Shakham.

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