Thatâs because almost all the contenders for the biggest saurian are so fragmentary that settling on an uncontested victor is almost impossible, not to mention that new discoveries are being made all the time. There hasnât been as much of a debate about fossil mammals.
Esther Howland of Worcester, Mass., published the first American valentine in 1849. Hallmark first offered Valentineâs Day cards in 1913 and began producing them in 1916. In addition to the United States, Valentineâs Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Denmark and Italy. 1910s. Valentines pre-date Hallmark and were among the first types of cards the company offered.
The truth behind St. Valentineâs Day. Itâs not difficult getting lost in the pink plush bears and Cupidâs arrows that drown out Valentineâs Day today. In the age of greeting cards and gifts, one feels compelled to ponder what inspired the holiday in the first place. Was it always about romantic love? Did we always eat those chalky candy hearts?