Studies show that the risk of a “secret love” being revealed heightens romantic feelings for the partners, thanks to increased levels of phenylethylamine (PEA).
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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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Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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Couples' personalities converge over time to make partners more and more similar.
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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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Historically, sweat has been an active ingredient in perfume and love potions.
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The average person will go on a date at least 100 times before they finally marry.
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