In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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Gary Kremen, founder of match.com, lost his girlfriend to a man she met on match.com.
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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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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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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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When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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Approximately 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged worldwide every year.
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