In 1999, a fisherman found a love letter in a bottle from a soldier in WWI. He returned said letter to the now deceased widows 86 year old daughter.
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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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Historically, sweat has been an active ingredient in perfume and love potions.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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Couples' personalities converge over time to make partners more and more similar.
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Speed dating was invented by a Rabbi in 1999.
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Every year around 1 billion Valentine cards are sent. After Christmas it's a single largest seasonal card-sending occasion.
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Twenty nine percent of women spend more time shopping for shoes than they do looking for a life long mate.
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