Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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Due to the angle at which the optic nerve enters the brain, staring at a blue surface during sex greatly increases the intensity of orgasms.
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Cuddling (or other ‘love’ acts) helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of Oxytocin which is proven to reduce swelling.
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Although African-Americans make up only 13% of the U.S. population, they accounted for one half of the estimated new HIV/AIDS diagnoses in 2004.
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Your ears secrete more earwax when you are afraid than when you aren't.
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Most dreams last only 5 to 20 minutes.
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