[For Kids] Let's All Take the Challenge! Valentine's Day Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts

to feel exhausted

Cacao, the raw ingredient of chocolate, contains a compound called theobromine. Humans can break down this compound in the body, but dogs and cats cannot do so effectively. As a result, when they eat chocolate, the toxin builds up in their bodies, which can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and heart palpitations that make them feel unwell. In the worst case, it can even be fatal, making chocolate a very dangerous food for animals.

Saudi Arabia

The correct answer is Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia, the teachings of Islam are held in very high regard, so celebrating Valentine’s Day, which is originally a Christian holiday, was prohibited by law for a long time. Recently, the rules have gradually changed, and it’s said that more people are celebrating. There really are many different customs around the world, aren’t there?

Reverse chocolate

The correct answer is 'gyaku-choco' (reverse chocolates). In Japan, Valentine’s Day is generally thought of as a day when girls give chocolates to boys. However, boys also sometimes give chocolates to girls to express feelings like 'I like you' or 'thank you.' This is called gyaku-choco.

To make it easier to cool

The grooves in a chocolate bar are mainly for manufacturing reasons: adding grooves increases the surface area, allowing heat to escape more easily during solidification. As a result, it may also make the chocolate easier to eat.

I hate you.

Surprisingly, gummy candy carries the meaning “I don’t like you.” Unlike chocolate, its childish and casual image may have led to that implication. You definitely shouldn’t give it to someone you like by mistake.

cacao beans

The main ingredient in chocolate is cocoa beans. After the beans are fermented and dried, they go through various processes, then are mixed with sugar, cocoa butter, and milk powder and kneaded together to form the finished product.

a person's name

Valentine’s Day originates from February 14, the martyrdom day of Saint Valentine, a Christian priest. It began with the spread of the custom in which lovers exchange gifts and cards.