Valentines History
Question: Before "X" stood for a kiss, what did it represent at the end of a letter?
Answer: The cross DD**
Question: On average, how many marriage proposals are there on every Valentine's Day?
Get within 10,000
Answer: 220,000 daily double
Question: What do yellow roses symbolize?
Answer: Friendship ****DD
This food has long been considered an aphrodisiac in many cultures. Ancient Romans believed that it and its juice promoted amorous feelings. Frescoes of this decorate the walls of the Lupanare brothel in Pompeii. What is it?
This quaint folklore actually has some basis in reality. Beets are a natural source of tryptophan and betaine, both substances that promote a feeling of well-being. They also contain high amounts of boron, a trace mineral that increases the level of sex hormones in the human body. DD
The Flower of Love and Passion
Roses
Question: What major invention was patented on Valentine's Day?
Answer: The telephone ***DD
Question: Who invented the first Valentine's Day candy box?
Answer: Richard Cadbury
Question: What state produces most of America's red roses?
Answer: California
Which organ system is responsible for producing red blood cells?
Answer: The bone marrow. ***DD
The Fruit of Dionysus and Divine Desire
Grapes
Question: In Roman mythology, with whom does Cupid fall in love?
Answer: Psyche **DD
Question: From where was the oldest-known Valentine's Day message sent?
Answer: Prison
Which flower is sacred for Buddhists?
Answer: Lotus
Question: What fruit was once known as a "love apple" for its alleged aphrodisiac properties?
Answer: Tomato
It is most famously linked to the myth of Persephone, the goddess of the underworld.
Pomegranate
Question: What Valentine's Day candy was first created on equipment made for lozenges?
Answer: Sweethearts DD***
Question: About how many roses are sent for Valentine's Day each year?
Answer: 50 million
What flower is toxic to cats?
Answer: Lily
Question: What brain chemical is known as the "cuddle" or "love hormone?"
Answer: Oxytocin
This tree was closely linked to the goddess of fertility and love, Demeter
Almond
Question: "Wearing your heart on your sleeve" has origins from honoring which Roman goddess?
Answer: Juno
Question: In the Victorian era, mean-spirited Valentine's Day cards were called "___ Valentines."
Answer: Vinegar
Question: Besides Valentine's Day, for which holiday are the most flowers sent?
Answer: Mother's Day
Question: Kissing increases most people's heart rate to how many beats per minute? get with in 5 beats
Answer: At least 110
This herb, although not native to Greece, found its way into Greek mythology through the ancient trade routes and was known for its sweet, spicy scent, often associated with seduction and passion.
Cinnamon