In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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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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40% of people who are rejected in romantic love slip into clinical depression.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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The average person in their lifetime will spend an estimated 20,160 minutes kissing!
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Studies show that the risk of a “secret love” being revealed heightens romantic feelings for the partners, thanks to increased levels of phenylethylamine (PEA).
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Speed dating was invented by a Rabbi in 1999.
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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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