In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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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, there's a man named Lee Jin-gyu who fell in love and married his life-sized Japanese body pillow (called a "dakimakura").
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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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Historically, sweat has been an active ingredient in perfume and love potions.
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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The single biggest predictor of love is proximity.
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