Random Facts
The most popular Valentine's Day activity is...
Going out to dinner
How much money is spent each year on Valentine's day?
$21 Billion
What is the most popular flower to give on Valentine's Day?
Rose
When did Sweethearts first get their shape?
1901
What is the name of the winged child that shoots arrows to make people fall in love?
Cupid
What culturally new holiday is celebrated on February 13th to celebrate non-romantic relationships?
Galentine's Day
What is the Guinness World Record for the longest marriage ever recorded?
86 years, 290 days
What are the meanings of X and O in XOXO?
X: Kisses
O: Hugs
The other legend is that Valentine helped prisoners do what?
Escape
Who are Shakespear's star-crossed lovers?
Romeo and Juliet
True or False: Men purchase the majority of Valentine's Day cards?
False: Women do (85%)
How many online dating services are in the U.S.?
2,500
Who receives the most Valentine's day cards?
Teachers
Hallmark began offering Valentine's Day cards in what year?
1913
The first Valentine's Day box of chocolates was created by who?
Richard Cadbury
What brain chemical is known to give you "love" type feelings?
Oxytocin
Does kissing increase or decrease someone's heartbeat?
Increase! By 100 beats per minute or more
Sweethearts production was temporarily suspended in which year?
2019
From where was the oldest-known Valentine's Day message written?
Prison
Venus is the goddess of?
Love
Other than chocolate and flowers, what is the most popular (and expensive) gift option?
Jewelry
How many Valentine's Day cards are given each year?
$1 Billion
Valentine's Day is the second largest card selling holiday of the year behind which other holiday?
Christmas
What insanely popular website debuted on Valentine's Day in 2005?
Youtube
People get married the youngest in which U.S. state?
Utah