Mapping Traditions
What is rice?
These birds are symbols of love and peace and traditionally released in wedding ceremonies.
What are doves?
Adam Sandler spends his time in Hawaii trying to woo a forgetful Drew Barrymore in this 2004 film.
What is 50 First Dates?
You don't want to find yourself the victim of this aquatic creature when a dating profile looks too good to be true.
What is a catfish?
These sexy singles aren't afraid to shake things up in the villa when they enter with the intention to steal your man
What is a bombshell?
You may see a groom atop a horse during the baraat, which originated in this country.
What is India?
Members of this colorful family of birds, also the name of a popular flower, are known for their extravagant (and often hilarious) breeding displays.
What are birds-of-paradise?
Brokeback Mountain, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and this famous joker, explores the complex romantic relationship between two cowboys.
Who is Heath Ledger?
This snake is all the rage in Florida. While you might be ok to kiss this non-venomous invader, you'd be left breathless after one of its constricting hugs.
What is a burmese python?
Who is Hannah Brown?
The tradition of a bride wearing a white dress started in this European country.
What is Great Britain?
Gentoo penguins often give these to each other during courtship, which are also used to build nests.
What are Rocks?
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone shared the screen in this 2011 rom-com that features a makeover, a bar pickup scene, and a major twist.
What is Crazy, Stupid, Love?
Many primates and birds will engage in this behavior, not only to clean themselves but also to form stronger bonds with their partner.
What is preening?
This couple was the first to get engaged on this Netflix reality show proving that love is in fact blind as they recently celebrated 5 years of marriage and are expecting their first baby.
Who are Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton?
Frequently used in religious Mexican ceremonies, the couple will have this draped over their shoulders in a figure-eight shape to signify unity and a lasting bond.
What is a lasso?
Researchers generally track populations of the greater sage-grouse by counting the number of males in these aggregations.
What are leks?
What is Notting Hill?
Many species, such as acorn woodpeckers and this small mammal from Southern Africa, have a complex social structure known as cooperative breeding, where family units collectively raise young.
What is a meerkat?
On Netflix's first LGBTQ+ reality dating show, Ultimatum: Queer Love season 1, this couple is the only one of the three to get engaged that are still together today.
Who are Sam Mark and Aussie Chau?
In some Kenyan weddings, the groom's family may give the bride's family cows or goats as a form of this type of payment.
What is a dowry?
These long-distance flyers of the Pacific are some of the most socially-monogamous creatures in the world.
What is an albatross?
This sarcastic best friend gives Harry a hard time but ultimately falls in love with him.
Who is Sally Albright?
Some moths are able to detect chemical love signals called these up to 7 miles away.
What are pheromones?
On these multi-day long dates leads see where the last few people they are dating grew up and meet their families.
What is a Hometown date?