[{"selector":"#anim-aa9e62c6-1a4d-4e0e-8148-622d30a605ca [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Welcome to International Kissing Day 2023, a day dedicated to celebrating the beauty of this universal act of affection. In this exclusive web story, we will reveal 10 lesser-known and surprising facts about kissing that will leave you awestruck. Prepare to be amazed as we dive into the fascinating world of International Kissing Day! White Lightning

The Origins of International Kissing Day

[{"selector":"#anim-68a05c77-e771-4e54-acb2-ee2de5a1ee34 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-11.2789060150419%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] International Kissing Day originated in the United Kingdom in 2006 and has gained global recognition ever since. Mark your calendars for July 6th each year! Fact 1 Image Credit- Unsplash

The Science Behind a Kiss

[{"selector":"#anim-77517904-013a-418a-b388-6704d1ae6698","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2e67afbf-cf60-4c73-bb0e-907260d8ddcc","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-125.00002%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Kissing not only feels great but also has health benefits. It releases endorphins, boosts the immune system, and even helps burn calories. So pucker up for good health! White Lightning Fact 2 Image Credit- Unsplash

The Record for the Longest Kiss

[{"selector":"#anim-96210e0f-8d02-44e1-b9c4-ba483479fe0e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e3c757c5-a354-451c-8698-501f4f255439","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-125.00002%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c35494bc-f3ac-400a-98ed-4883fac85e16 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Imagine kissing for 58 hours, 35 minutes, and 58 seconds! That's the record for the longest kiss ever recorded. Talk about dedication and love! White Lightning Fact 3 Image Credit- Unsplash

The Art of Kissing

[{"selector":"#anim-27c580c9-78b5-41fb-adf6-265281bd2acc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aba9068f-01e2-492f-bcd0-df7cb28677bf","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-123.21429%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aa0e93a4-233a-44ce-bb21-4c4bb32aad50 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Philematology is the study of kissing. Discover the different types of kisses practiced worldwide and explore the intricacies of this beautiful art form. White Lightning Fact 4 Image Credit- Unsplash

The Power of a Kiss

[{"selector":"#anim-5914c878-a9b4-46b8-860d-6b7dc1091c3e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-644fc9cd-0605-4916-89b3-d394e3ff91d8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-125.00002%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fa15a878-11d6-40f2-be62-4550ea556f67 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] A kiss can do wonders. It strengthens emotional bonds, alleviates pain, and releases oxytocin, the "love hormone." It's nature's way of promoting love and connection. White Lightning Fact 5 Image Credit- Unsplash

The Forbidden Kiss

[{"selector":"#anim-e42c7384-3e87-4caa-ac8e-d77b6703401c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cccdb2b2-7707-4c8c-8ca8-457ebee756d1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-125.00002%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6891134a-5301-4354-945a-04e5c389e41b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.299866907804912%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Throughout history and in some cultures, kissing was considered taboo. Uncover the intriguing stories behind these prohibitions and witness the evolution of societal norms. White Lightning Fact 6 Image Credit- Unsplash

The World's Largest Kissing Event

[{"selector":"#anim-d3189686-a190-4568-ab18-dfa616a184ea","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-af510524-755c-4b16-bcfd-d2ca5f0703c3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-123.21429%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4984bca1-c473-4802-aea6-2edd5ec2a995 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] On 14 February 2009, Mexico recorded the largest simultaneous kissing event, with over 39,879 couples participating. The event was organized by Gobierno del Distrito Federal, at the Zocalo, in Mexico DF, Mexico. It was a breathtaking display of love and unity. White Lightning Fact 7 Image Credit- nbcnews

Kissing Rituals Around the World

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The Science of Attraction

[{"selector":"#anim-45b46d6d-99a1-47b5-ade9-e760d802f2fe","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-68656956-bd19-4146-be42-c2e4d195e8d1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-125.00002%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ff54976f-972a-44a9-ab5a-5b3e2d02b261 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Kissing plays a significant role in attraction and mate selection. Delve into the science behind kissing and its influence on compatibility and genetic bonding. White Lightning Fact 9 Image Credit- Unsplash

Kissing in the Animal Kingdom

[{"selector":"#anim-444b6973-46bd-4134-906b-53dadb071c73","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f3d68b61-ba03-42ae-82d1-4a0744f3b978","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-125.00002%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dbbf03ef-fa3d-4b29-8039-4bcd0597498f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Humans aren't the only ones who engage in kissing-like behaviors. Discover surprising instances of affectionate gestures in the animal kingdom and witness love in its purest form. White Lightning Fact 10 Image Credit- Unsplash

As International Kissing Day 2023 approaches, immerse yourself in the beauty and significance of this intimate gesture.

[{"selector":"#anim-a4284cbd-4eeb-4252-9a4d-0e6d3699d926 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Remember, a kiss is just a kiss—it's a powerful expression of love, connection, and joy that transcends borders and languages.