Kissing releases masses of oxytocin, a "love potion" that helps couples bond and feel more attracted to each other.
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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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The average person in their lifetime will spend an estimated 20,160 minutes kissing!
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The single biggest predictor of love is proximity.
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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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It's possible to die from a broken heart; it's called Stress Cardiomyopathy.
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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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