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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Every year around 1 billion Valentine cards are sent. After Christmas it's a single largest seasonal card-sending occasion.
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People are more likely to tilt their heads to the right when kissing instead of the left (65 percent of people go to the right!)
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There's a love mattress that is specifically designed for couples who sleep on each other's arms.
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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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Twenty nine percent of women spend more time shopping for shoes than they do looking for a life long mate.
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Historically, sweat has been an active ingredient in perfume and love potions.
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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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