Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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Studies show that the risk of a “secret love” being revealed heightens romantic feelings for the partners, thanks to increased levels of phenylethylamine (PEA).
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On April Fool's Day in 1977, the UK newspaper The Guardian ran a 7 page feature on the discovery of the fictitious island nation of "San Seriffe."
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91% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving.
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Two in five people in the world marry their first love.
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In Korea, if you do not receive any gift on Valentine's day then all the singles go to Korean restaurants and eat black noodles to celebrate (or mourn) their single status.
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