The Numbers
How much did Americans spend on Valentine's Day in 2023?
$26 billion
Who is Valentine's Day named after?
A martyred priest and/or bishop; St. Valentine.
What prentage of people plan to celebrate Valentine's Day?
53%
When did Valentine's day become associated with love?
1300s
"Together you and me are sin2x+cos2x."
"Together you and me are one."
How many Valentine's day cards are sent each year? (Not including ones exchanged in the classroom)
145 million
Where in the world does Cupid come from?
Greece
What perentage of men in relationships don't make plans in advance for Valentine's Day?
64%
When was Februrary 14th declared to be Valentine's Day?
1537
Write out the equation:
128*sqrt(e*980)
And decode the secret message.
Hint: No math required!
I Love You
Average cost of a dinner out on Valentine's Day?
$121
What was the original use of conversation hearts?
Medical lozenges for sore throats.
What percentage of pet owners give their pets Valentine's Day gifts?
About 20%
When did the first heart-shaped chocolate box come out?
1860s
What shape does this equation make?
(y2+x2-1)3-x2y3=0
A heart
On average, how much do thoses how have been in relationship for one or two years spend on gifts?
$247
Where was the first Valentine sent from?
What percentage of Americans go into credit card debt for Valentine's day spending?
What year was the first Valentine sent?
1415
Solve this equation for i:
9x-7i>3(3x-7u)
9x-7i>9x-21u
-7i>-21u
7i<21u
i<3u
How many roses are grown specifically for Valentine's Day?
224 million
What is Cupid?
A cherub
What percentage of consumers spend money on jewelry for Valentine's Day? What percentage spend money on candy?
22% and 57%
What year did the recorded first speed dating event occur in?
1998
Solve for u:
(8^(1/3)*t^(i^(2))*u)/pi=sqrt(4)*q
u=qt(pi)