In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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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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Men fall in love faster than women do.
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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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Twenty nine percent of women spend more time shopping for shoes than they do looking for a life long mate.
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Parents receive 1 out of every 5 Valentines.
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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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The typical person spends about 600 hours having sex between the ages of 20 and 70.
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