Discover Valentine’s Day @ the UT Libraries
Documenting Love with Government Documents, Online
Fight off the winter doldrums with some interesting facts and statistics about Valentine’s Day, from the Government Documents department at the UT Libraries:
- Candy is dandy! How much candy do Americans eat each year? Where are the most romantic-sounding places in America? The U.S. Census Bureau answers these questions and more.
- Love is in the air, and in the mail—This year’s love stamp features the Hershey’s Kiss, from the U.S. Postal Service.
- Crack the Valentine’s mystery America’s Library traces the history of celebrating Valentine’s Day from ancient times to today.
- Roses are red, violets are blue, See nature’s color code for flowers from the Department of Agriculture.
- Love means never saying goodbye, even in a long distance relationship. Here are some tips for long-distance relationship success from the Department of State.
- Looking for a Libido Lift? The Facts about Aphrodisiacs from the US Food and Drug Administration.
- Jungle Love? Animals at the National Zoo get in the mood for Valentine’s Day.
- Love Potion #9. Read about the use of mercury in casting love spells in a report from the Environmental Protection Agency.
More information about government documents is available at http://www.lib.utk.edu/govdoc/, AskUsNow!, or by contacting Janette Prescod, Periodicals/Documents and Microforms Librarian.
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