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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Falling in love raises levels of nerve growth in a person's brain for about a year and can improve their memory.
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A couple had their wedding rings engraved with a waveform of their own voices saying "I do."
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Approximately 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged worldwide every year.
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According to the New York Times, a study conducted during the 1980's found that men who kiss their wives before leaving for work live longer, get into fewer car accidents, and have a higher income than married men who don't.
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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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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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The average person in their lifetime will spend an estimated 20,160 minutes kissing!
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