14 Fun Facts About Lovebirds, From Their Lifelong Devotion to Surprising Aggression
The cuddly, colorful parrots have become a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to know about the famously affectionate birds
Since Ancient Times, Romans Have Gifted These Cream-Filled Treats to Their Sweethearts
Once a part of marriage proposals, maritozzi are making a comeback in Italy and around the world
When Al Capone’s Henchmen Marked Valentine’s Day With a Bloody Massacre
The infamous mob assassination, which took place on this day in 1929, resulted in the deaths of seven men linked to gangster George “Bugs” Moran
Venus, the Planet of Love, Will Shine Bright on Valentine’s Day. Here’s How to See It
Around the time of your romantic dinner, head outside and look to the southwest to spot the super brilliant planet in the night sky
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Heartwarming Snapshots of True Love
These 15 photos capture affection that goes beyond candy and flowers
Banksy Unveils ‘Valentine’s Day Mascara,’ a Statement on Domestic Violence
After removing parts of the artwork for safety, town officials quickly returned them to the site
India Wants to Replace Valentine’s Day With ‘Cow Hug Day’
The Hindu nationalist government says that Western culture threatens Indian traditions
The Sects That Rejected Sex in 19th-Century America
Why three religious groups traded monogamy for celibacy, polygamy and “complex marriage”
14 Fun Facts About Bright Pink Animals
From jellyfish to millipedes, the rosy hues make rare but exciting appearances in nature
From Aerial Acrobatics to Sexual Deception, See Eight of Nature’s Wildest Mating Rituals
Some species have developed unusual rituals to show off their prowess as a potential mate
Meet the Dinosaur With the Heart-Shaped Tail Bone
The newly discovered long-neck dino could help scientists figure out why some dinosaurs grew to be so large
In the Fair City of Verona, Star-Cross’d Lovers Want to Believe in ‘La Casa di Giulietta’
The number of visitors to this self-proclaimed Shakespearean “city of love” typically swells during the week around Valentine’s Day
Feed Your Ex to a Bear This Valentine’s Day—or Name a Cockroach After Them
Conservation centers and zoos around the world are providing ample opportunities for people to get petty by letting them name prey after their past lovers
The Patents Behind Your Box of Valentine’s Day Chocolates
Before you sample a truffle or a coconut cream, consider all of the innovation that has been poured into the sweets and their lovely presentation
The Pharmacist Who Launched America’s Modern Candy Industry
Oliver Chase invented a lozenge-cutting machine that led to Necco wafers, Sweethearts and the mechanization of candy making
Sweethearts Candies Won’t Be Available This Valentine’s Day
Production of the iconic treat ground to a halt after the company that makes them went out of business
The Gory Origins of Valentine’s Day
The holiday began as a feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or perhaps two. So how did it become all about love?
The Dubious Science of Genetics-Based Dating
Is love really just a cheek swab away?
How Hawaii Became the North Pole of Cacao
These chocolate makers have set up shop in the only state—and the coldest place—that can sustain cacao plantations
Eight Secrets of the Taj Mahal
One of the world’s greatest memorials to love remains a place of mystery
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