Ever wonder why virtually no one can resist peering into a pet store window as they pass by? Simply gazing at the happy faces of kittens, puppies and other adorable furry creatures makes you instantly happy, too, according to a research team out of Duke and Waterloo universities. “Our brain is wired to unconsciously mimic the personality traits of people around us. And now we know it works also with animals,” explains study co-author Grainne Fitzsimons, Ph.D. No furry faces nearby? Pictures work, too! Enjoy a peek now at thedailycute.com, icanhascheezburger.com or cuteoverload.com.
[photo: John Nyberg]
