🚗 Surprising Joy in Driving: Scientists at the University of Richmond have made an unexpected discovery—rats love driving toy cars! It turns out that the pleasure these rodents experience isn't just about the reward at the end of the journey but the act of driving itself. In the study, rats preferred longer driving routes over walking and showed signs of excitement and joy before even starting their drives. The finding suggests that, much like humans, the anticipation of fun can be a powerful motivator and a source of joy. This discovery opens up fascinating possibilities for understanding how anticipation and reward shape behavior and well-being, not just in animals, but in humans too