Every year around 1 billion Valentine cards are sent. After Christmas it's a single largest seasonal card-sending occasion.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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As a rule, 66 percent of people keep their eyes closed while kissing. The rest take pleasure in watching the emotions run the gamut on the faces of their partners.
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'X' became symbolic for a kiss because in the middle ages when alot of people were illiterate and they used to sign documents with an X and then kiss it for sincerity.
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Parents receive 1 out of every 5 Valentines.
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Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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