Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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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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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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In medieval Italy, if a man was caught kissing a woman in public, he had to marry her whether he liked it or not.
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Parents receive 1 out of every 5 Valentines.
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When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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Men fall in love faster than women do.
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Historically, sweat has been an active ingredient in perfume and love potions.
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