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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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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A Korean man called Lee Jin-gyu fell in love with his large, huggable pillow and married it.
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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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A couple had their wedding rings engraved with a waveform of their own voices saying "I do."
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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