First base isn’t just for baseball players anymore reports CNN. Apparently tongue kissing is a big part of successful relationships. And there’s scientific research to back that up! Real people have even ended relationships based on bad kissing. And just in case you’re not convinced that kissing is important, there's a slide show of important kisses, including that make out scene in the Lady and the Tramp.

Hey Pulitzer committee, are you paying attention? This is a huge story.