In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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In 2012, a Chinese man named Xiao Fan had a dress made out of 9,999 red roses for his girlfriend and then proposed - 9 in China means forever
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In medieval Italy, if a man was caught kissing a woman in public, he had to marry her whether he liked it or not.
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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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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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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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Twenty nine percent of women spend more time shopping for shoes than they do looking for a life long mate.
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Approximately 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged worldwide every year.
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