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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People are more likely to tilt their heads to the right when kissing instead of the left (65 percent of people go to the right!)
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40% of people who are rejected in romantic love slip into clinical depression.
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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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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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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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Kissing releases masses of oxytocin, a "love potion" that helps couples bond and feel more attracted to each other.
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