When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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You burn 26 calories in a one minute kiss.
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Approximately 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged worldwide every year.
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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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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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The single biggest predictor of love is proximity.
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