What’s Special About Jan 21?

National Hugging Day; George Orwell

Andawn F.

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Today is National Hugging Day (in the U.S.), created in 1986 by Kevin Zaborney.

What’s Special About January 21? | by Andawn F.
Photo by Eric Ward on Unsplash

Did you know?

  • The English word “hug” originated from Old Norse “hugga,” meaning comfort.
  • Science discovers a hug over 20 seconds will increase oxytocin levels (the feel-good hormone) and…

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Andawn F.

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