We’ve filled you in on some significant Valentine’s Day [facts][1] before, but we’ve decided to take a slightly different angle this time around. The list below includes some trivia about February 14 as a romantic, commercial holiday — from the first box of chocolates to the average amount of money consumers spend each year — but it also highlights some significant events that have nothing to do with it. That’s because the day will come and go whether or not you have a love interest. We know it’s tough (or maybe just annoying), because there will be hearts and public displays of affection everywhere, but just take it from people like nuclear scientist Albert Ghiorso, who discovered Lawrencium with his team on the holiday. You don’t need to buy into the hype to enjoy it. Go about your business as usual, and it’ll be just fine, sometimes even better. [1]: http://www.lifebuzz.com/valentines-facts/
