Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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It's possible to die from a broken heart; it's called Stress Cardiomyopathy.
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You burn 26 calories in a one minute kiss.
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Falling in love raises levels of nerve growth in a person's brain for about a year and can improve their memory.
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In 1999, a fisherman found a love letter in a bottle from a soldier in WWI. He returned said letter to the now deceased widows 86 year old daughter.
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Sandy, an African Penguin, has been in 'love' with her keeper at the Nuremburg zoo since 1996.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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