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Put Your Heart into this Valentine Trivia

I don’t feel like being serious today, so how about a little Valentine Trivia to get you in the mood for tomorrow? (Answers are at the bottom.)

1–It is said that St. Valentine fell in love with whom? a) his jailer’s daughter, b) his neighbor’s daughter, c) his teacher

2–During the Roaring 20s, what were valentines shaped like?  a)violets, b) musical notes, c) apples, d) tomatoes

3–How many Valentine cards are exchanged each year?  a) million, b) 1 5 million, c) 1 billion, d) 2 billion

4–Who created the first heart-shaped box of Valentine chocolates?  a) Richard Cadbury, b) Rudolph Lindt, c) Mary See

5–Who buys the most flowers on Valentines Day?  a) teens, b) men, c) women, d) bosses

6–How many people buy their pets a gift on Valentine’s Day?  a) 3 million, b) 5 million, c) 7 million, d) 9 million

7–After cards, what is the most popular Valentine’s Day gift?  a) flowers, b) candy, c) jewelry, d) romantic dinner

8–What was the first company to manufacturer valentines?  a) Hallmark, b) Norcross, c) Greenway, d) American Greetings

9–What does the word “valentine” mean?  a) love, b) romance, c) strong, d) betrothal

10–Who brought the first valentine to America?  a) the Puritans, b) the Quakers, c) the French, d) the Pilgrims

ANSWERS: 1 A – 2 D – 3 C – 4 A – 5 B – 6 D – 7 A – 8 C – 9 C – 10  A

❤  Happy Valentine’s Day anyway!  ❤

 

Sage Palm & Dogs & Kids

Most places selling Sage Palm, a popular garden plant, don’t affix a warning label, and they tell a customer of any danger only if he or she asks if there’s any danger.

In fact, the whole plant is poisonous, especially the seeds.

In 2010 the ASPCA reported 1400 dog-poisonings due to this plant.

Kids under age 5–those stuff-anything-into-your-mouth years–are often poisoned by it, too.

Before you buy any plant, look for a warning label.  If there isn’t one, look it up or ask someone in the garden department if it’s safe for kids and pets.