Valentine's Day By the Numbers
Are you among the 62% of adults who say they celebrate Valentine's Day? Discover the history of the most romantic day of the year, and find out just how much sparkling wine, chocolate and candy Americans purchase in its honor.
Interactives (1)
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Valentine's Day By the Numbers
Valentine's Day By the NumbersInteractive
Videos (13)
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History of Valentine's Day
History of Valentine's DayVideo Clip (3:06)
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Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th and where do the holiday customs come from?
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Science of Love
Science of LoveVideo Clip (2:31)
Video Clip (2:31)
Explore the chemical reaction inside the brain when it encounters love.
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Science of Love: Attraction
Science of Love: AttractionVideo Clip (1:49)
Video Clip (1:49)
What happens inside your body when you are attracted to someone else?
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Science of Love: Heartbreak
Science of Love: HeartbreakVideo Clip (1:49)
Video Clip (1:49)
Discover what a body goes through physically when a person's "heart is broken."
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Science of Love: Kissing
Science of Love: KissingVideo Clip (1:51)
Video Clip (1:51)
Get the science behind men and women's different kissing styles.
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History of Chocolate
History of ChocolateVideo Clip (1:28)
Video Clip (1:28)
Since Aztecs introduced chocolate to Spanish explorers, it has spread around the world from Europe to the Hershey plant in West Hershey, PA.
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How Chocolate is Made
How Chocolate is MadeVideo Clip (2:15)
Video Clip (2:15)
The Hershey plant in West Hershey, PA produces a variety of chocolate products.
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Hand Made Chocolate
Hand Made ChocolateVideo Clip (3:46)
Video Clip (3:46)
Famous Fat Dave creates an unforgettable box of chocolates for his special someone.
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Jackie Robinson Breaks Barriers
Jackie Robinson Breaks BarriersVideo Clip (3:06)
Video Clip (3:06)
Jackie Robinson's accomplishments on and off the field opens doors for all African Americans.
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Inaugural Address: Harry Truman
Inaugural Address: Harry TrumanVideo Clip (2:49)
Video Clip (2:49)
Excerpts from Harry Truman's inaugural address on Thursday, January 30, 1940.
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Truman Urges Religious Tolerance
Truman Urges Religious ToleranceVideo Clip (1:16)
Video Clip (1:16)
History Features explores an important post-war speech by President Harry Truman, asking for religious unity and tolerance.
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Three Things You Didn't Know About: Chocolate
Three Things You Didn't Know About: ChocolateVideo Clip (1:14)
Video Clip (1:14)
What's in the average bag of milk chocolate M&M's? Where's the ultimate chocolate pig-out? How much chocolate does the average American consume?
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White Chocolate
White ChocolateVideo Clip (1:52)
Video Clip (1:52)
Though it does not contain cocoa solids, white chocolate was adopted into the chocolate family in 2004.
Photo Galleries (2)
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Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day(8 Photos)
8 Photos
From cupid, to chocolate, to candy hearts, explore images of Valentine's Day and learn some funfacts about this romantic holiday.
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Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman(19 Photos)
19 Photos
See pictures from the life and presidency of Harry S. Truman.
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