Valentine's Day by the Numbers
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1,198: Number of U.S. locations producing chocolate and cocoa products in 2005. California led the way, followed closely by Pennsylvania.
$411 million: The combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut flowers in 2006 for all flower-producing operations with $100,000 or more in sales. (Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service)
2.2 million: The number of marriages that take place in the United States annually. That equals roughly 5,900 a day.
120: The number of single men in their 20s for every 100 women of the same age.
14: Number of U.S. places to live with "love"in their name: Loveland, Colo.; Lovejoy, Ga.; Loves Park, Ill.; Lovington, Ill.; Lovelock, Nev.; Loving, N.M.; Lovington, N.M.; Love Valley, N.C.; Loveland, Ohio; Loveland Park, Ohio; Love County, Okla.; Loveland, Okla.; Lovelady, Texas; Loving County, Texas.