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This historical figure was honored by Pope Gelasius, creating the February 14th holiday?
Who is St. Valentine?
This infamous Chicago gangland massacre took place on this romantic holiday in 1929.
What is Valentine’s Day?
This killer was known for charming victims and was sometimes called “The Lady Killer.”
Who is Ted Bundy?
Poe’s “Annabel Lee” celebrates devotion beyond death, a theme disturbingly mirrored by this outlaw couple who believed they were inseparable.
who are Bonnie and Clyde?
On February 14, 2005, this major video-sharing website was founded.
What is YouTube?
Cupid, the bow-and-arrow-wielding mascot, originates from this mythology
What is Roman Mythology?
The massacre happened during this U.S. era when alcohol was illegal.
What is Prohibition?
This unidentified killer murdered at least five women in London’s Whitechapel district in 1888.
Who is Jack the Ripper?
Poe’s belief that love persists beyond death parallels this killer who attempted to preserve victims as companions.
Who is Jeffrey Dahmer?
On February 14, 1876, this inventor filed the first successful patent for the telephone.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
This person created the first heart-shaped box of chocolates in 1868.
Who is Richard Cadbury?
This notorious crime boss is widely believed to have ordered the massacre but was never charged.
Who is Al Capone?
This murderer married while on death row and received love letters from admirers worldwide.
Who is Richard Ramirez?
Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” explores guilt masked as madness, similar to this killer who taunted police with letters.
Who is the Zodiac Killer?
At this University, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity was founded on February 14, 1916
What is State Teachers College?
The inventor of NECCO candy conversation hearts, the classic, chalky candies, were originally in the 19th century used for what medicinal purpose.
What is medicinal lozenges?
This gangster was the primary target but avoided the massacre by arriving late.
Who is George “Bugs” Moran?
This cult leader used “free love” ideology to control followers who later committed murder on his behalf.
Who is Charles Manson?
Poe’s theme of living a double life mirrors this killer who balanced family life with secret murders.
Who is Dennis Rader?
On February 14, 1918, this country adopted the Gregorian calendar, skipping 13 days.
What is Russia?
This poem was written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife, Bonne of Armagnac, while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London.
What is "Farewell to Love"?
This type of weapon was used in the massacre.
What is a Thompson submachine gun?
This con artist married multiple women, faked his death, and murdered family members for money.
Who is John List?
Poe often portrayed love as inseparable from grief — a theme echoed by this killer who murdered romantic partners.
Who is Aileen Wuornos?
On February 14, 1990, NASA’s Voyager 1 captured this famous image showing Earth from over 3 billion miles away.
What is the Pale Blue Dot?