Hearts is a card game where players aim to score the fewest points. A deck of cards is dealt to players, who then choose a strategy. Players pass cards to each other before starting the game. Scoring is based on hearts and the queen of spades, with shooting the moon being a rare and valuable […]
Conversation hearts are heart-shaped candies with sweet sayings like “I love you” made by NECCO. Originally, they were shaped like seashells with sayings on pastel paper. The modern version is pastel-colored with red vegetable dye. They have a distinct texture and flavor and are stable for years. They are popular around Valentine’s Day and are […]
The King of Hearts is the only king without a mustache in an American deck of cards, possibly due to its association with purity. Playing card designs vary across cultures. In an American deck of cards, the King of Hearts is the only king without a mustache. The King of Spades, Diamonds and Clubs all […]
The origin of the phrase “thistles of your heart” is unclear, but theories suggest it may come from Latin descriptions of the heart’s chambers or heart-shaped mollusc shells. It could also be related to furnace chambers or the French word for seashell. An inspiring story or nostalgic film is often said to “warm little hearts,” […]
