Hello and Hi for every Steemians around the world! especially to my beloved country Philippines and to the place where I stay in Cebu City. Love is in the air every 4th day of February Tonight before i go to sleep i want to share with you some facts and trivia about Valentines day I have tenth list here..
First on the list, There is countries that Banned the Valentines day namely:
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Belgorod - Russia
Second, $14 billion is spent on Valentines day per year.. Wow! is it amazing to think that 14 is lucky no. of February
Third, more than 200 million of roses are produced specifically for the said day. and 75% of roses where bought by men.
4th, In Japan Women give flowers and chocolate every 14th of February while during 14th day of March or called "White Day" men give women cookies, Handbags and Jewelries
5th, The Guinness book of record for the longest continuous kiss is happened in Thailand during 2013 lasting 58 hours,35 minutes and 58 seconds.
6th, In USA A Michigan based lawyer runs a Valentines day promotion, giving away free divorces, almost 600 people applied and only 2 person where chosen as winners.
7th, There's a reason why chocolate is the perfect gift during valentines day. It Contains a chemical called PHENETHYLAMINE is the same chemicals that our brains releases when we fall in love..
8th, The Hearth shape box of chocolate was introduced in England by Richard Cadbury.
9th, Aside form Christmas Season. Valentines day is the second sending of Valentines card around the world.
10th, More than 9 millions pet lovers buys Gift to their pets..
Thanks for dropping by Everyone! Again, Happy Valentines Day and God Bless!..
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