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An Explanation of All Things Cute

In his latest amazing facts video, Michael 'Vsauce discusses the origins of the word 'cute' and explains why these things have such a unique affect on people. Michael explores the theory of Austrian zoologist Konrad Lorenz, who studied 'cuteness' in living things and comprised a list of characteristics that humans consider cute. A majority of those characteristics can be found in the human baby and can be used to turn just about anything into something cute. Find out what those qualities are and learn more about the affects that cute things have on humans!