In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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You burn 26 calories in a one minute kiss.
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Erotomania is a type of delusion in which the person believes another person is in love with him/her.
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Historically, sweat has been an active ingredient in perfume and love potions.
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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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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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One in five long-term love relationships began with one or both partners being involved with others.
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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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