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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Erotomania is a type of delusion in which the person believes another person is in love with him/her.
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A man's beard grows fastest when he anticipates sex.
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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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The average person will go on a date at least 100 times before they finally marry.
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Sandy, an African Penguin, has been in 'love' with her keeper at the Nuremburg zoo since 1996.
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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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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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