Why Do We Kiss? The Science Behind Cheek Pecks, Tongue, and More
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We kiss for all kinds of reasons: for love, for luck, to say hello and goodbye. There’s also the whole ‘it feels so good’ thing. But where did this behavior actually come from? Some scientists believe kissing is a learned behavior. Others believe it’s instinctual and rooted in biology. Here’s what you should know.
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