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Hey Ladies, feeling a little bummed by the lack of chivalry these days? Well, here's some hope direct from the insect world. Turns out that there are plenty of well-mannered crickets out there just looking to land a full-time love. RELATED: Deep Sea Squid Goes Both Ways Researchers from the University of Exeter discovered some man-crickets held this desirable trait after studying them in their natural habitat. The scientists found that whenever a predator threatened the insects, many male crickets would let their female mate enter the burrow first. Think of it like of it like a guy holding the door open, only this time your life depends on it. RELATED ON HUFFPO: Insect Facts -- ...
Heidi Weber Nearly every dog owner will tell you that their pet gives them unconditional love. But in some cases, dogs also help their owners find unconditional love. The scene for this canine-inspired matchmaking? That playground for schnauzers and singles alike: the local dog park. According to Mary Lee Nitschke, a Linfield College psychology professor who specializes in human-animal bonds, pets naturally increase your odds of meeting people. This makes the dog park a particularly fitting setting for romance -- and not just around Valentine's Day. "Someone walking a dog is more likely to have opportunities for social interaction," says Nitschke. "Pets attract comments, and that opens ...