I have started a series of posts presenting some curious facts about our world along with weekly contest under the #curiousfacts tag. Things you might already know or you might never thought of. It is very nice to learn something new everyday despite of it being useful or not. I collect the facts from all over the internet and books I've read.
Bet you didn't know the kiss actually has some historical background. Here you go some facts! π
π The first kiss shown in a movie was more than 100 years ago
From "Pretty Woman" to "Spiderman," we have seen many kisses. However in 1896 Thomas Edison the famous founder of the light bulb was the first to shoot a movie showing a kiss on the screen. "Kiss" is a 23-second movie staring Maye Irwin and John Rice, and was released at a time when kissing in public was still a taboo.
π Ancient Romans set the rule for the wedding kiss
"You may kiss the bride." These words sound pretty familiar to us, but do you know where they come from? This can be traced back to the time when the ancient Romans officially signed contracts with a public kiss. In the book "The Roman Wedding: Ritual and Importance in Antiquity", the same act is also performed in order the relationship between two people to be legalized.
π A kiss instead of a signature
Back in the past when many could not read and write, the kiss was also used when signing contracts. People placed "X" instead of their name and kissed the sign. That's why nowadays in postcards and text messages "X" symbolizes a kiss.
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Awesome facts, got me all the more curious to know...Never knew those histories until today. Thank you for sharing them. Cheers!
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You are welcome π Thanks for stopping by. π
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Very interesting about the Romans and the wedding kiss.
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I was also surprised by this facts.π
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Really is a special theme dear
Kiss is one of the most important ways of expression between the couple about love, intimacy and closeness. The kiss is also a powerful way of expressing the love and affection of the mother for her children. The father's kiss to his children has great value and amazing effect on them. But the kiss also has an effect on the body, health and mood, so we discover together facts about the kiss and its benefits:
The kiss is the key to happiness
The kiss burns calories
The kiss makes you beautiful
The kiss is useful for the heart
The kiss can free us from tension
The kiss in some cases removes the pain
The kiss is healthy for teeth and tongue
The kiss strengthens your relationship with your husband
The kiss can affect the immune system positively
These are just extras for you dear. I hope you will like it. Thank you deae @river-island always for your excellence
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Thank you for your comment. Definitely agree that kiss at first place is all of what youβve wrote. In conclusion people need to kiss each more in order to be positive, happier and healthier. π
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You're welcome, dear @river-island
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Hey, thanks, following you. :) And donβt miss the chance to join my Curious Facts Contest#4
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@river-island,Of course I am honored to join
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upvote and resteemed. steemit for resteem. I am all for kissing :-)
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Thank you. :) I am sending you a kiss along with already following you. :*
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I forgot to follow you I do now :-)
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