Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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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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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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'X' became symbolic for a kiss because in the middle ages when alot of people were illiterate and they used to sign documents with an X and then kiss it for sincerity.
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In 2010, Gary Richmond was beaten into a coma. He woke up with amnesia and no memory of his wife of 20 years. Subsequently, he ended up falling in love with her all over again!
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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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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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