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Why does watching fiction make us feel good?
Scientists at Oxford University say watching films, even sad ones, is beneficial. Professor Robin Dunbar explains why to Valerie Sanderson.
(Photo: Couple watching a film together;
Credit: DiegoCervo/Thinkstock)
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