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Why is the heart a symbol of love?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Hearts Are a Symbol of Love

We have a lot of listeners who have questions about hearts. Since valentine's day is coming up, and there are heart symbols all over the place, we thought it would be a good time to explain why hearts are associated with love. Maybe we should start by understanding the heart actually is. The heart sits in the middle of your chest, and it's a pump. It pumps blood to your body, and it beats about once every second. And it does that with almost never missing a single beat.

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