Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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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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Speed dating was invented by a Rabbi in 1999.
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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 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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Historically, sweat has been an active ingredient in perfume and love potions.
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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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Two in five people in the world marry their first love.
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