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Why is the heart a symbol of love?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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The Heart Is Like a House

The heart is a pump. It pumps blood to the rest of your body. The chambers of the heart are like the rooms. And then you have an electrical system that tells the heart to beat every second. But i didn't hear anything about love in there. So why did people think the heart had anything to do with love? Tom says one reason is because sometimes when you see one you really like or have affection for, you might get really excited to see them. Your heart might start to beat a little faster because you're excited.

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