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 1999, a fisherman found a love letter in a bottle from a soldier in WWI. He returned said letter to the now deceased widows 86 year old daughter.
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One in five long-term love relationships began with one or both partners being involved with others.
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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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Every year around 1 billion Valentine cards are sent. After Christmas it's a single largest seasonal card-sending occasion.
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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Parents receive 1 out of every 5 Valentines.
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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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