This rom-com proves that being 30, flirty, and thriving sometimes starts at 13
13 Going On 30
This famous hazelnut spread, now sold in creamy jars worldwide, was originally a solid block until Ferrero’s son invented the smooth version in the 1960s
Nutella
In this classic Disney romance, Lady and the Tramp prove that nothing says “love” like sharing a plate of this Italian favorite
spaghetti
This flower, a springtime favorite, comes in nearly every color and symbolizes perfect love in the language of flowers
Tulip
Beyoncé reminds all the independent ladies on Valentine’s Day: if he loves you, he better do this
put a ring on it
This rom-com follows a wealthy businessman whose life—and heart—change after he meets a Hollywood escort
Pretty Woman
ntroduced in 1962, Sonny the Cuckoo Bird is the mascot for this chocolatey General Mills cereal
Cocoa Puffs
According to Roman mythology, this mischievous god of love is the son of Mercury and Venus
Cupid
These white-petaled flowers with yellow centers are sometimes used in “He loves me, he loves me not” games
Daisies
In this song, Whitney Houston famously sings about loving someone forever, even through the darkest days
I Will Always Love You
This 2004 teen comedy introduced us to The Plastics and the phrase “On Wednesdays, we wear pink
Mean Girls
This type of chocolate is not as bitter as dark chocolate, not as sweet as milk chocolate, and is often used in baking
semisweet chocolate
On Valentine’s Day 1876, Alexander Graham Bell filed a patent for this invention—perfect for sending sweet nothings long-distance
Telephone
In the language of flowers, these yellow blooms symbolize friendship, joy, and caring
Yellow Roses
Since the year 2000, this number of Hot 100 hits have included the word ‘love’ in their title
365
This film reminds us that you can love fashion, bend-and-snap, and still outsmart everyone in the courtroom
Legally Blonde
In Spain, hot chocolate is often served at breakfast with this long, fried pastry made from extruded dough
churros
This Shakespeare play includes the line, "Good morrow, 'tis St. Valentine's Day
Hamlet
This bright yellow flower is famously featured in several of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings
sunflowers
Aerosmith’s 1998 hit “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” was the theme song for this sci-fi romance movie
Armageddon
In this film, Miranda Priestly’s icy stare and subtle threats make it clear: fashion waits for no one
The Devil Wears Prada
This rich chocolate mixture, made by combining chocolate and cream, is often used as a glaze, filling, or frosting in desserts
ganache
According to the U.S. Census, these two states are home to the most chocolate makers
California and Pennsylvania
This tiny blue flower is associated with true love and remembrance
forget-me-not
This Elvis Presley song famously opens with, “Wise men say only fools rush in.”
Can’t Help Falling in Love