When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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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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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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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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A man's beard grows fastest when he anticipates sex.
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Rex the German Shepherd was a rescue dog with a bad temper. He refused to be fed by humans and would attack strangers, but he’s a changed dog after falling in love with Geraldine the goose!
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When someone looks at a new love, the neural circuits that are usually associated with social judgment are suppressed.
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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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