How Japan Celebrates Valentines Day
Although traditionally it can be seen as a holiday exclusively for those with romantic partners, in recent years, Valentine's Day in the U.S. includes everyone.
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The Real Reason Victorians Sent 'Vinegar Valentines'
We worry today about the phenomenon of online bullying, but even the analog social media of the Victorian era saw its fair share of mean communication.
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How Guatemala Celebrates Valentine's Day
In Guatemala, Valentine's Day is considered significant, and rather than focusing purely on romantic love, instead, Guatemalans celebrate El Día del Cariño.
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A Short History Of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day goes back several hundred years, yet it's exact origins are not fully known. Still, there are a few theories about the holiday's history.
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The Gruesome Story Of The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre remains an unsolved gang hit. While most fingers pointed to Al Capone, that's not the entirety of the story.
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How France Celebrates Valentine's Day
In France, they take things slightly more seriously when it comes to Valentine's Day. It is adult only and most certainly not a children's holiday.
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The Real Reason We Give Red Roses On Valentine's Day
Roses, everyone knows, are a symbol of love. But why roses in particular? Surely, any gift of flowers is romantic, right?
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Did Valentine's Day Originate From This Ancient Pagan Festival?
Like Easter and Christmas, there may be a pagan connection to the way we celebrate Valentine's Day. Or maybe not, depending on who you ask.
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How Denmark Celebrates Valentine's Day
Denmark may not have begun celebrating Valentine's Day until the 1990s, but young Danes were quick to put their own twist on the holiday.
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The Real Reason We Celebrate Valentine's Day
These days, Valentine's Day feels more and more commercial, less like a day to commemorate and celebrate. That wasn't the case years ago.
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Why Do We Send Cards On Valentine's Day?
Roses, chocolate, and jewelry might top the list for Valentine's Day gifts, but back in the day, all someone needed to feel the love was a handwritten card.
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The Untold Truth Of Green Day
Radio has rarely been without a Green Day hit since the '90s, and if you want to know a bit more about the band's story, here's the untold truth of Green Day.
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What Does Chocolate Have To Do With Valentine's Day?
Americans purchase millions of pounds of chocolate in the week leading up to Valentine's Day, and you can blame the early chocolate makers for this.
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What Flirting Was Really Like In The Victorian Era
Flirting in the Victorian era was different than it is in the 21st century, and a lot of the proper ways of flirting were complicated and pretty audacious.
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A Complete Timeline Of Kouri Richins' Murder Case
The murder case involving Kouri Richins is by far one of the most bizarre to take place in recent years. This is the complete timeline of the case so far.
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How Colors Got Their Symbolic Meanings
Color is one of those things that we often take for granted, and it's easy to forget to look around and enjoy the rainbow that's around us every day.
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The Most Feared Men In The U.S.
American history is littered with the names of men who sowed terror throughout the nation. Here are some of the most feared men in the U.S.
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The Annual Valentine's Day Card Salman Rushdie Would Rather Not Get
Salman Rushdie, author of "The Satanic Verses," received a yearly reminder of the fatwa that was issued against him, which he called his "unfunny valentine."
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India's Bandit Queen: The Tragic Life And Assassination Of Phoolan Devi
Phoolan Devi was the bandit queen of India. She had humble, difficult beginnings, and she later rose to fame as an outlaw, dacoit, and a politician.
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The Tragedy Of AC/DC's Bon Scott Explained
As the now-iconic Australian rock band AC/DC was just starting to gain fame in 1980, lead singer Bon Scott tragically died after a tough and short life.
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The Tragic 2013 Murder Of Model Reeva Steenkamp
In 2013, model Reeva Steenkamp was murdered by her boyfriend, Paralympian and Olympian Oscar Pistorius. The tragic incident happened on Valentine's Day.
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The Most Messed Up Romantic Movies
Springtime is the most romantic time of the year, but you can watch romantic movies no matter the season. Unfortunately a lot of the go-to romantic movie staples we rely on are weird, or in some cases, downright creepy. Here are some of the most messed up romantic movies.
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The Untold Truth Of Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses
In 1988, Salman Rushdie published a novel that caused global outrage among Muslims and put a price on his head. Here is the untold truth of the Satanic Verses.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Green Day
The subjects that inform Green Day's relatable tunes are rooted in their real life, including tragic moments the members of the band have suffered.
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Bizarre Coincidences Of Events Happening On The Same Day
Sometimes, coincidences just kind of ... happen, and don't really mean anything. Other times, they might be signs of a vast global conspiracy, a magic spell, or extraterrestrial surveillance, depending on who sees them. These bizarre coincidences all happened on the same date.
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Who Was St. Valentine?
Valentine's Day is associated with love, yet little is known about who St. Valentine was except he may have died on February 14.
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The True Story Of When Larry Bird Played An NBA Game Left-Handed
Larry Bird once played an NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers left handed, showcasing his incredible talent and drive to improve his skills.
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The Most Notorious Mob Murders In History
American mobsters have long since intrigued the public with tales of murder, extortion, and drug dealing. Here are the most notorious mob murders in history.
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The Untold Truth Of Counting Crows
Counting Crows burst onto the scene in the early '90s and are still going today. This is the untold truth of Counting Crows.
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Why Columbus Day And Indigenous Peoples' Day Are The Same Day
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day commemorate a so-called conqueror and those he conquered, respectively. Here's why they're celebrated the same day.
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