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Issue date: 2/12/08 Section: Features
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~According to officials at Graceland, Elvis Presley receives an estimated 100 valentines every year. (Wikipedia)

~The first valentine was sent by Charles, Duke of Orleans in 1415 to his wife when he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. (history.com)

~After Christmas, Valentine's Day is the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates people send over one billion valentines worldwide. (history.com)

~Eighty-five percent of valentines are purchased by women. (Wikipedia)

~2.2 million marriages take place in the U.S. each year, which breaks down to 6,000 marriages each day. (history.com)
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