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Valentine's Trivia Answers
According to English tradition - what happens "to the first man a woman sees on Valentine's Day? Marry him
What date was the first recorded Valentine sent? 1415 by Charles, duke of Orleans
What fruit is also known as the "love apple"? Tomato
Sailors often scratched or carved designs on bone, tusk or wood to give as a love token, this hobby was called? Scrimshaw
Phenlethylamine is the natural chemical of this addictive sweet Valentine treat? Chocolate
Why do "X"s represent kisses. Our practice of using an "X" grew out of the Medieval practive of letting those who could not write, mark documents with an "X" to represent their names. This was done in the presence of witnesses and a kiss was given upon the "X:" to show sincerity. The "X" then became synonomous with the kiss in the minds of most people.
Birds flying overhead: Some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine's Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire
