Dog pictures were the most powerful option for getting a quick well-being boost. This echoes earlier work from Nittono et al who looked at "Kawaii," the Japanese word for cute.

Calling All Wiener Dog Fans: Germany Has a New Dog Museum Devoted to the Dachshund The Dackelmuseum recently opened in the Bavarian city of Passau and features more than 4,500 toys and other items ...