Laughing Rats Are Optimistic

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You might've heard about rats laughing, but I learned from one of my Big 3 that those positive emotions can actually make them more optimistic too! #39canimals https://t.co/KwEvvCvd78 https://t.co/9crglJRtmE

09 Feb 2022

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Courtesy of my good friend @C_82l it does indeed seem that belly rubs do cause optimism and gut laughs in rats. Now, I’ve experienced some ratty behaviour in the twitterverse. We all just need a belly rub and good guttural giggles! God is in a good mood!

27 Sep 2019

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#LJMUCafeAPSS Tim - 'laughing rats are optimistic' https://t.co/iMXjbVBRby

18 Oct 2017

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Al volver a casa, empezó a currar con ratas optimistas, aquí un par de papers: https://t.co/v454Ne13b8 https://t.co/jvK4hQT8E7

07 May 2017

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