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World Service,1 min

What happens to us when we watch cat videos?

The Why Factor

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A study has shown that we can feel happy, less angry - but also guilty if we've been procrastinating. Assistant Professor Jessica Gall Myrick from Indiana University, conducted an online survey of some 7000 cat video watchers. Image: Grumpy Cat Credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images

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