Two in five people in the world marry their first love.
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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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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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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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When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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The average person will go on a date at least 100 times before they finally marry.
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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 Korea, if you do not receive any gift on Valentine's day then all the singles go to Korean restaurants and eat black noodles to celebrate (or mourn) their single status.
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