Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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Kissing releases masses of oxytocin, a "love potion" that helps couples bond and feel more attracted to each other.
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In 2010, Gary Richmond was beaten into a coma. He woke up with amnesia and no memory of his wife of 20 years. Subsequently, he ended up falling in love with her all over again!
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When you fall in love, that 'high' feeling is caused by a flood of dopamine that is similar to that of cocaine.
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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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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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You burn 26 calories in a one minute kiss.
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