- Most of the roses in the US are grown in latin America. A LOT of chemicals are used to grow them.

- The chocolate you bought him / her is probably coming from Ivory coast, as it produces 40% of the world's cocoa. That country is also known for a persistent child labor problem.

- Paris is the top foreign destination for a Valentine's day romantic break. It is also statistically the city where you're most likely to argue when on a Valentine's day romantic break.

- The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Saudi Arabia forbids florists and gift shop to sell anything of scarlet color. So much for roses, or heart shaped things.

- Undercover Colorado policemen recently arrested 23 people "with outstanding warrants" posing as flower deliverymen for Valentine's day.

- 8 million Americans admit they send themselves Valentine's Day gifts. They may feel lonely, but at least they'll get a gift.

I had an awesome Valentine's day myself. I went down the pub, read a book and had a beer. Or three. After that, I don't remember. Yay !