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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A poll has found that computer 'nerds' make the best lovers, with 82 percent of IT geeks claiming they put their partner's pleasure above their own.
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In Korea, if you do not receive any gift on Valentine's day then all the singles go to Korean restaurants and eat black noodles to celebrate (or mourn) their single status.
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A Korean man called Lee Jin-gyu fell in love with his large, huggable pillow and married it.
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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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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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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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