Monday, June 22, 2026

National Kissing Day

Pucker up, RT! Today is National Kissing Day! 

The earliest references to kissing trace back to India in 1500 BC. The historians state the texts describe "kissing" as the act of rubbing and pressing noses together.  Today, kissing is a form of communication. We use it to show love or as a greeting. 

Interesting bits about kissing:

You burn 26 calories during a one minute kiss.

278 is the number of bacteria colonies that are exchanged during a kiss

The average person spends about 2 weeks of their life kissing.

79 is the number of guys the average woman kisses before marrying

1923 is when the term, "French kiss" came into use in America

You use 34 facial muscles to kiss someone

A lipstick print of Mick Jagger's lips sold for $1600

How to celebrate the day? 

How about kissing the person you love? 

You can tell all on social media using the hashtag #NationalKissingDay

Now to go find RT...

Who will you kiss today?

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