When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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'X' became symbolic for a kiss because in the middle ages when alot of people were illiterate and they used to sign documents with an X and then kiss it for sincerity.
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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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The average person will go on a date at least 100 times before they finally marry.
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8 out of 10 people think that the first kiss indicates how the rest of the relationship will be.
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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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A poll has found that computer 'nerds' make the best lovers, with 82 percent of IT geeks claiming they put their partner's pleasure above their own.
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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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