Of course, reading about kissing is not nearly as interesting as actually kissing. But on the other hand, you can learn a lot about such a familiar and pleasant kiss.
Did you know that according to surveys, women like to kiss more than men? And that in Japan, a public kiss is not allowed under any circumstances, and the world kissing day is celebrated on July 6? We learned these and many other interesting details when composing our today's Top 10 facts about kissing.
10. Kisses bring wealth
Sociologists argue that men who kiss their wives before going to work earn more money than those who ignore kissing. In addition, vascular and nervous system diseases are less common in them.
9. In the movies began to kiss in 1896
Filmed in 1896, Thomas Edison's 30-second black-and-white film was called The Kiss.
Therefore, there is no need to say that modern films have become more explicit! By the way, the longest kiss on screen lasts more than 3 minutes.
8. We spend over 20 thousand minutes kissing.
The average inhabitant of the Earth spends about two weeks on kissing throughout his life. At the same time, meticulous scientists have calculated the average duration of a kiss - about 35 seconds.
7. A kiss is a pleasant but unhygienic thing.
In the process of kissing, we exchange an average of 278 different bacteria. Fortunately, according to scientists, 95% of them are safe for health. And so that the remaining 5% do not affect the state of health, we continue to kiss - after all, this process increases immunity.
6. Sometimes kissing is prosecuted
For example, in Indiana (USA), mustachioed men are prohibited from "kissing a human being." But in the state of Connecticut, it is forbidden to kiss your wife on Sundays. In one of the towns of Iowa, they can be arrested for kissing a stranger.
5. The longest kiss lasted almost 31 hours
In 2000, Rich Langley and Louise Almodovar set a world record - their kiss lasted nearly 31 hours, namely: 30 hours. 59 minutes 27 sec. When the kiss ended, the couple collapsed exhausted.
4. The kiss protects against old age
In the process of a passionate kiss, 29 different muscles of the face and neck work. Such a wonderful exercise prevents the appearance of wrinkles, and the hormones produced during kissing have a general strengthening effect.
3. Not everyone closes their eyes during the procedure
About 66% of men and women close their eyes while kissing. But the remaining third of those who kiss like to watch the partner's face in the process. By the way, 65% of people when kissing tilt their head only to the right.
2. Lip print is as unique as a fingerprint
In 1979, the "lipograph" was invented - a device for taking lip prints. After that, an auction of celebrity lipograms was held in the United States. All proceeds from the sale of "star kisses" went to charity. For example, Mick Jagger's "lipogram" was sold for $ 1,600.
1. Kissing helps you lose weight
The most innocent "smack" burns about 5 calories.But a passionate kiss will help you get rid of 30 calories at a time. This is much more effective than, for example, brisk walking, which consumes 4-5 calories per minute.