B13
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In spite of the unromantic reputation of the British, over 16 million Valentine cards are sent each year on February 14th. 39% of Valentine cards are sent by women and 61% by men.
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ROMANTIC
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B14
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Originally, Valentine cards were only sent by men to women. They were all handmade and elaborately decorated.
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ORIGINAL
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B15
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The oldest existing Valentine card can be found in the British Museum. It was sent in the year 1415.
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EXIST
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B16
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St Valentine's Day is now celebrated in many countries all over the world,
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CELEBRATION
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B17
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including Russia and China.
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INCLUDE
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B18
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But in atheist China your flowers can be confiscated if the police see you in the street with a bouquet.
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ATHEISM
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