A peck uses two facial muscles, while a passionate kiss uses all 34 muscles.
Think you know a thing or two about kissing? You probably do. But the facts below are so off the beaten path, we’ll bet you don’t know them all — and they could come in handy. Not only could they provide some steamy “Did you know…?” small talk, but they’ll help you see all the benefits a satisfying liplock can bring into your life. Happy smooching!
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Two out of every three couples turn their heads to the right when they kiss.
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A simple peck uses two muscles; a passionate kiss, on the other hand, uses all 34 muscles in your face. Now that’s a rigorous workout!
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Like fingerprints or snowflakes, no two lip impressions are alike.
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Kissing is good for what ails you. Research shows that the act of smooching improves our skin, helps circulation, prevents tooth decay, and can even relieve headaches.
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The average person spends 336 hours of his or her life kissing.
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Ever wonder how an “X” came to represent a kiss? Starting in the Middle Ages, people who could not read used an X as a signature. They would kiss this mark as a sign of sincerity. Eventually, the X came to represent the kiss itself.
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Talk about a rush! Kissing releases the same neurotransmitters in our brains as parachuting, bungee jumping, and running.
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The average woman kisses 29 men before she gets married.
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Men who kiss their partners before leaving for work average higher incomes than those who don’t.
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The longest kiss in movie history was between Jane Wyman and Regis Tommey in the 1941 film, You’re in the Army Now. It lasted 3 minutes and 5 seconds. So if you’ve beaten that record, it’s time to celebrate!
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