Topic: Valentine's Day
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George Ferris: Here are all 10 of Google's animal odd couples
Google's latest doodle combines two events. The love-themed amusement park celebrates Valentine's Day and the 154th birthday of George Ferris, who invented the Ferris wheel. Clicking on the heart-button located in the center of the doodle makes the two Ferris wheels spin. When they stop, a new couple is formed and they go on a date. Much like real-life dating, some of these dates end well and others, well, let's just say the other dates shouldn't expect a second one. Have you seen all of the couples? If not, here's your chance to see the curious pairs.
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Valentine's Day: 12 classic love stories
Here's our list of 12 of literature's greatest love stories.
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Test your love IQ: Who said these romantic things?
Are you ready for Valentine's Day? Well then test your love IQ! See how well you do matching these 19 quotes on love with who said (or sang) them.
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14 sweet recipes for Valentine's Day
Stir It Up! has 14 delicious, decadent, romantic dessert recipes, sure to bring a smile to your Valentine's face.
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Valentine's Day: cost of romance rising for flower delivery, 4 other things
When you arrange for flower delivery or take a special someone out for dinner this Valentine's Day, it'll cost more than it did a year ago. That's the cold hard fact about a warmhearted and festive day, according official US inflation data.But the rising cost may actually be a relatively small one: Those chocolate or flower prices haven't been rising at gas-pump-fast rates. Here's the official inflation tally of five common Valentine's Day activities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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The secret of Valentine's Day superpowers
James seemed so smooth with the ladies. Really he was just being human.
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On Valentine's Day, express your love with a giant hissing cockroach
On Valentine's Day, nothing says 'I love you' more than naming a giant Madagascar hissing cockroach after your beloved. Now the Bronx Zoo is offering just that opportunity.
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Valentine's Day report: seven ways marriage is changing
It seems Valentine's Day, when 10 percent of all marriage proposals take place, is one of the few constants in the institution of marriage. Fifty years ago, marriage was between a man and a woman barely into their twenties, of the same race and social class, till death did them part. But marriage today is wildly different. In increasing numbers, Americans no longer feel the need to marry to have sex, have a baby, or even to have financial stability. In short, Americans are redefining what marriage is and why they marry. Here are seven marriage trends in the US.
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Iraqis stage Valentine's Day protest over government corruption, poor services
The Valentine's Day protest came amid reports of a man in northern Iraq killing himself in an apparent copycat self-immolation – the same dramatic act that galvanized popular discontent in Tunisia.
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Stardust-NExT to make Valentine rendezvous with comet Tempel 1
NASA sent its Deep Impact probe to comet Tempel 1 in 2005, but failed to get the data it wanted. Now, with Stardust-NExT returning this Monday, NASA gets a second shot.
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Classic review: Heloise and Abelard
The perfect Valentine's Day gift: a biography of history's most famous philosopher-lovers.
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Sweet recipe ideas for Valentine's Day
Keep it simple and sweet with Cornish game hens and a chocolate dessert.
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10 perfect books for Valentine's Day gifts
Chocolates disappear, flowers fade, and jewelry goes out of style. But books remain forever. If you're looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift, one of the following titles is sure to suit.
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In Pictures: Wacky weddings
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Blizzard 2010: What are Top 5 snow storms of the decade?
The Christmas storm of 2010, which dropped 31 inches of snow on some parts of New England and crippled New York City, will likely stand out as a memory-maker, something to tell the grandkids about – especially if you got stuck in the national air traffic snarl or localized mayhem in New York, where police cars got stuck in drifts and New Yorkers yelled at the mayor for failing to keep the streets clear. But the past decade – the snowiest since the 1970s – had several other memorable winter storms. Here's the five that got the most attention – and did the most damage.
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Poinsettias that glow in the dark? Genetic engineers at work
Researchers at BioGlow have successfully transferred the genes that allow marine bacteria to glow into tobacco plants. Next: glow in the dark roses or poinsettias?
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Holidays in Space
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Opinion: Is it Presidents Day or President's Day or Presidents' Day?
In Virginia there is no Presidents' Day. It's legally only George Washington's birthday. How well do you know America's (often bogus) holidays?
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Five reasons to resist the Valentine's Day hoopla
Gushy cards and all, Valentine's Day has become a $14 billion extravaganza in which Cupid's mark is your wallet. Here are five reasons to assert your independence from the goo of it all.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 02/12
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Opinion: A Valentine's day lesson for a down economy
Two kids rally around their jobless father in a down economy – and shine a light on true love and create a Valentine's day lesson.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 02/05
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Amaryllis flowers brighten winter
Amaryllis flowers are big, bright, and bold. They're also easy to grow.
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In Pictures: National Penguin Awareness Day
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Tarmac delays: how the airlines rank as US cracks down
A new federal rule will prohibit airlines from keeping passengers on the tarmac for more than three hours.
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Madeleine Albright: Read My Pins
As a diplomat, Albright enlisted her jewelry to send signals – some more pointed than others.
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Are you happy? Facebook wants to know.
Facebook attempts to measure the nation's overall mood.
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Cutting gardens: Where bouquets are born
Once there was a time when people routinely set aside a part of the yard to raise flowers for the vase.
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Classic book review: My Life in France
One simple, perfect French meal changed the life of Julia Childs.
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Got Mother's Day flowers? Ethiopia does, but few are buying.
Ethiopia is being hit hard by a dramatic slump in demand for flowers as the global economic crisis forces consumers to curb spending on perceived luxuries.
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