Valentine's day

Like every year today is Valentine's day. Of course, an utterly commercialised event. Despite that I hope everybody will have a great and romantic day.

Update: The insect input for romance, Shellac:

is an insect-produced product that may be part of your Valentine’s candy (and many other things). 

More is explained by bug girl for Skepchick.

Update II: For the Guardian Jason Goldman gives us:

seven tips from science that just may help you find a date on Valentine's Day. You've heard of evidence-based medicine? This is evidence-based dating.

And Pharyngula introduces some loving hedgehogs.