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100

What fruit was once known as a "love apple" for its alleged aphrodisiac properties?

Tomato

100

The first recorded speed dating event was held in what year?

1998

100

Besides Valentine's Day, for which holiday are the most flowers sent?


Mother's Day

200

What country is the largest producer of candy?

Germany

200

In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of whom?

Venus

200

What popular website debuted on Valentine's Day in 2005?

YouTube

300

How many heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are typically sold each Valentine's Day?

35 million

300

Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?

Eros

300

In what country is Valentine's Day known as "Friend's Day?"

Finland

400

Who invented the first Valentine's Day candy box?


Richard Cadbury

400

When was Feb. 14 first officially declared a holiday?

King Henry VIII declared the date Saint Valentine's Day in 1537

400

What is the Guinness World Record for the longest marriage ever recorded?

86 years, 290 days

500

When were Conversation Hearts first invented?

1847

500

Saint Valentine was said to be martyred in what year?

269

500

How many stems of roses are sold on Valentine's Day every year?

189 million