10 Valentine’s Day Facts

Think you know everything about Valentine’s Day? Here are 10 facts that you might not be aware of:
-More than half the Valentine’s Day cards that are bought are purchased in the week right before the holiday. It’s a great day for procrastinators everywhere.
-There are more single men than women, so finding a date on that special day can be tough.
-There are over one hundred and eighty-eight million Valentine’s Day cards sold each year.
-If you’re 65 or older, female and single, there are only thirty-four men for every 100 of you, so good luck.
-There are more than 900 dating establishments throughout America to help you find that special someone.
-More than twelve hundred chocolate and candy-producing factories exist.
-In a day, about six thousand marriages take place.
-Each person eats an average of almost twenty-six pounds of candy each year.
-There are around twenty-two thousand florists in the US where you can get your sweetie some flowers.
-If jewelry is your thing, there are nearly twenty-nine thousand stores nationwide, so you’re sure to find something you like.