When you fall in love, that 'high' feeling is caused by a flood of dopamine that is similar to that of cocaine.
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Historically, sweat has been an active ingredient in perfume and love potions.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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The typical person spends about 600 hours having sex between the ages of 20 and 70.
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Sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift away from each other.
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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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