250: Valentine's Day

February 14, 2023 00:29:26
250: Valentine's Day
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250: Valentine's Day

Feb 14 2023 | 00:29:26

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Hosted By

Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

It's our TWO-HUNDRED and FIFTIETH episode!!!!! AND we've made it this far because of your love and support for the show. Thank you so so much! To celebrate we've got a long Valentine deep dive into the history and weird facts around the holiday.

SHOW NOTES:

Amy mentions the Valentines Day Massacre but we didn't want to bring down the mood. Read up here if you want to know

Galentine's Day is Feb 13th! a day for celebrating female friendships! Originating from the TV show ‘Parks and Recreation, the holiday is all about declaring love and affection to the girls who make up our support system

Vinegar Valentines!

Lovebugs

Spanish Fly & toxicity

https://www.kqed.org/pop/20463/the-dark-and-twisted-history-of-valentines-day

https://time.com/4662675/valentines-day-heart-shape-origins/

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