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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You burn 26 calories in a one minute kiss.
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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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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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Erotomania is a type of delusion in which the person believes another person is in love with him/her.
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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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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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For Valentine's Day 2014, an unnamed man sabotaged a special screening of "Beijing Love Story" at a Shanghai cinema by booking every other seat, subsequently preventing couples from sitting together.
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