Gee, I didn't know that! The best Valentine's Day trivia questions and fun facts

It's Valentines Day, February 14. And to romantic couples celebrating their love today, here are the best Valentine's Day trivia worth sharing. 

1. Who is the winged child shooting the lovers' arrow? Cupid
2. Cupid was the son of what Roman God? Venus
3. Is Valentines Day the #1 card giving holiday? No, Christmas is.
4. What does the word ‘valentine” stand for in Latin? Valor
5. What percent of women send roses to themselves on Valentines Day? 15%
6. The greeting card association estimates that 85% of all cards are bought by what sex? Female
7. Who will receive the most Valentines cards this year:  Mom, wife, girlfriend, or neither? Neither.  Teachers get the most!
8. What percent of pet owners give their pets a gift on Valentine’s Day? 3%
9. Which US state produces the majority of America’s roses? California
10. What US state has a town called Valentine? Nebraska
11. What fruit is also known as the "love apple?" Tomato
12. What color M&M is thought to be an aphrodisiac? Green
13. In what year did Valentine’s Day be declared an official holiday? 1537
14. Which country began the tradition? England
15. The giving of Valentines started during which century? 17th
16. On Valentines Day 1876 who received a patent for what important invention? Alexander Graham Bell for the telephone
17. In what Shakespeare play is St. Valentine's Day mentioned? Hamlet