Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
French singer Edith Piaf, who grew up in the streets of Paris, was nicknamed "Kid Sparrow."

According to Feng Shui belief, you can help your current romance bloom by placing peonies in your bedroom. If you are looking for a new partner, the peonies could cast the spell you need to make it happen.

When John Keats' love letters to Fanny Brawn were first published, most of his admirers were shocked, thinking they were highly emotional and at times manipulative. Now, they are regarded as among the most beautiful letters ever written.

In Japan, there are separate men's and women's Valentine's days.

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