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I’ve created The Science of Kissing facebook page for updates, news, and events related to my upcoming book. You can now view the kissing gallery there as well. Ask questions, share photos, join the discussion!

I've created *The Science of Kissing *facebook page for updates, news, and events related to my upcoming book. You can now view the kissing gallery there as well.

Ask questions, share photos, join the discussion!

Sheril Kirshenbaum is a research scientist at UT Austin's Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy. She is author of The Science of Kissing and Unscientific America. ... Read More

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