When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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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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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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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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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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As a rule, 66 percent of people keep their eyes closed while kissing. The rest take pleasure in watching the emotions run the gamut on the faces of their partners.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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