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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Men fall in love faster than women do.
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Brain scans show that people who view photos of a beloved experience an activation of the caudate - the part of the brain involving cravings.
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In medieval Italy, if a man was caught kissing a woman in public, he had to marry her whether he liked it or not.
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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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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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Twenty nine percent of women spend more time shopping for shoes than they do looking for a life long mate.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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