Mythology
Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?
Eros
What Valentine's day candy was first created on equipment made for lozenges?
Sweethearts
From where was the oldest-known Valentine's day message sent?
Prison
About how many roses are sent for Valentine's day each year?
50 million
What do yellow roses symbolize?
Friendship
In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of whom?
Venus
When did sweethearts first get their shape?
1901
Shakespeare mentions Valentine's day in which of his plays?
Hamlet
On average, how many marriage proposals are there on every Valentine's day?
220,000
What brain chemical is known as the "cuddle" or "love hormone"?
Oxytocin
Wearing your heart on your sleeve has origins from honoring which Roman goddess?
Juno
How much money do Americans spend on chocolate on Valentine's day each year?
1 billion
The first recorded speed dating event was held in what year?
1998
How many heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are typically sold each Valentine's day?
35 million
passion and love
The love goddess Aphrodite was said to be born from what?
Sea foam
What company created sweatheart candies?
Necco
What year did Hallmark first start selling Valentine's cards?
1913
What state produces most of America's red roses?
California!
Which white bird is often associated with romance?
The dove
In Roman mythology, with whom does Cupid fall in love?
Psyche
Who invented the first Valentine's day candy box?
Richard Cadbury
What insanely popular website debuted on Valentine's day in 2005?
YouTube
Kissing increases most people's heart rate to how many beats per minute?
At least 110
What fruit was once known as a "love apple" for it's alleged aphrodisiac properties?
Tomato