The Millstone Times January 2021

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Finding Gifts for You In the United States in 2017, there were … • 21,300 jewelry stores • 12,661 flower shops • 3,451 candy and nut stores • 1,349 chocolate makers • 514 nonchocolate candy makers Finding Gifts In the United States in 20 • 21,300 jewelry stores • 12,661 flower shops • 3,451 candy and nut s • 1,349 chocolate make • 514 nonchocolate can Finding Gi In the United States • 21,300 jewelry s • 12,661 flower sho • 3,451 candy and • 1,349 chocolate • 514 nonchocolat Fin In the • 21,3 • 12,6 • 3,4 • 1,34 • 514 Finding Gifts In the United States in 017 • 21,300 jewelry stores • 12,661 flower shops • 3,451 candy and nut stor • 1,349 chocolate makers • 514 nonchocolate candy Cities and To Lovelies Walking Down the Aisle • In 2018, the median age at which men in the United States first got married was about 30 years old. • In 2018, the median age at which women in the Un States first got married was about 28 years ol . • Approximately 66 percent of people aged 15 and ld r in th United States have been married. Of those people … * 3 out of 4 had been marri once W lking Dow the Aisle • In 2018, th medi n age at which men i the United States firs got married was about 30 years old. • In 2018, the median age at which women in the United States first got married was about 28 years old. • Approxim tely 66 percent of eople aged 15 and older in the United States have been married. Of those p ople … * 3 out of 4 had been married once Cities L • Loveland, Colorado (P • Romeoville, Illinois (P • Love Valley, North Car • Valentine, Texas (Popu * Population numbers are from2 • Lovela • Rome • Love V • Valen * Populatio • L • R • L • V * Po • Loveland • Romeov • Love Val • Valentin * Population n Sugar, Sugar (of the Chocol t Variety) In 2017, the most chocolate was produced by Califor ia and Pennsylvania. Number of chocolate makers per state: California: 137 Pennsylvania: 119 Sugar, Sugar (of the Chocolate Variety) In 2017, the most chocolate was produced by California and Pennsylvania. Number of chocolate makers per state: California: 137 Pennsylv nia: 119 Cities and Towns With the Loveliest Names* • Loveland, Colorado (Population – 77,446 ) • Romeoville, Illinois (Population – 39,624 ) • Love Valley, North Carolina (Population – 111 ) • Valentine, Texas (Population – 125 ) * Population numbers are from2018. Cities and Towns With the Loveliest Names* • Loveland, Colorado (Population – 77,446 ) R meoville, Illinois (Population – 39,624 ) Love Valley, North Caroli a (Popul tion – 111 ) • Valentine, Texas (Population – 125 ) * Population numbers are from2018. Sugar, Sugar (of the C ocolate Variety) In 2017, the most choco ate w s produced by California and Pennsylvania. Number of chocol te makers per state: California: 137 Pennsylvania: 19 Walking Down the Aisle • In 2018, the median age at which men in the United States first got married was about 30 years old. • In 2018, the median age at which women in the United States first got married was about 28 years old. • Approximately 66 percent of people aged 15 and older in the United Stat s have been m rried. Of th s people … * 3 out of 4 had been married once Walking Down the Aisle • In 2018, the median age at which men in the United States first got married was about 30 years old. • In 2018, the median age at which women in the United S ates first got married wa about 28 years old. Approximately 66 percent of people aged 15 and older in the United States have been married. Of those people … * 3 out of 4 had been married once * N arly 1 out of 5 (19%) had been married twice * 1 out of 20 had been married three or more times Citie C

The Day of Love – A History • In A.D. 496, Pope Gelasius I declared February 14 as Valentine’s Day. • Esther Howland of Massachusetts is given credit for selling the first mass-produced Valentine’s Day cards in the 1840s. The Day of Love – A History • In A.D. 496, Pope Gelasius I declared February 14 as Valentine’s Day. • Esther Howland of Massachusetts is given credit for selling the first mass-produced Valentine’s Day cards in the 1840s. The Day of Love – A History • In A.D. 496, Pope Gelasius I declared February 14 as Valentine’s Day. • Esther Howland of Massachusetts is given credit for selling the first mass-produced Valent n ’s Day cards in the 1840s. The Day of Love – A History • In A.D. 496, Pope Gelasius I declared February 14 as Valentine’s Day. • Esther Howland of Mass chus tts is given credit for selling the first mass-produced Valentine’s Day cards in the 1840s. entine’s Day - February 14 ntine’s Day - February 14 Walking Down the Aisle • In 2018, the median age at which men in the United States first got married was about 30 years old. • In 2018, the median age at which women in the United States first got married was about 28 years old. • Approximately 66 percent of p ople aged 15 and older in the United States have been married. Of those people … * 3 out of 4 had be n married once The Day of Love – A History • In A.D. 496, Pope Gelasius I declared February 14 as Valentine’s Day. • Esther H wlan of Massachusetts is given credit for selling the first mass-produced Valentine’s Day cards in the 1840s. Wh t did the Valentine’s Day card say to the stamp? Stick with me and you’ll go places! Thanks a Bunch • About $156 million: The value of imports of all bouquet cut flowers in February 2019. ntine’s ay - February 14 Walking Down the Aisle • In 2018, the median age at which men in the United States first got married was about 30 years old. • In 2018, the median age at which women in the United States first got married was about 28 years old. • Approximately 66 percent of people aged 15 and older in t e United States have been married. Of those people … * 3 out of 4 had been married once ntine’s Day - February 14 Walking Down the Aisl • In 2018, the median age at which men in the United States first got marri w s ab ut 30 years old. • In 2018, the median age at which women in th United States first got married was about 28 y ars old. • Approximately 66 percent of people aged 15 and older in the United States have been married. Of thos people … * 3 out of 4 had been married once What did the Valentine’s Day card say to the stamp? Stick with me and you’ll go places! What did the Valentine’s Day card say to the stamp? Stick with me and you’ll go places! What did t e alentine’s Day card say to the st mp? Stick with e and you’ll go places! Walking Down the Aisle • In 2018, the median age at w ich m in th United States first got married was about 30 years old. • In 2018, the median age at which women in the United States first got married was about 28 years old. • Approximately 66 percent of people aged 15 and older in the United States have been married. Of those p ple … * 3 out of 4 had been married once * Nearly 1 out of 5 (19%) had b en married twice * 1 out of 20 had been married three or mor times • Nearly $89 million: The value of imports of fresh cut roses and buds, s ecifically, in February 2019. * Nearly 1 out of 5 (19%) had been marri d twice * 1 out of 20 had been married hree or more times * Nearly 1 out of 5 (19%) had been arried twice * 1 out of 20 had been married three or more times Thanks a Bunch • About $156 million: The value of imports of all bouquet cut flowers in February 2019. • Nearly $89 million: The value of imports of fresh cut roses and buds, specifically, in February 2019. Thanks a Bunch • About $156 million: The value of imports of all bouquet cut flowers in February 2019. • Nearly $89 million: The value of imports of fresh cut roses and buds, specifically, in February 2019. Thanks a Bunch • About $156 million: The value of imports of all bouquet cut flowers in February 2 1 . • Nearly $89 million: The value of im of fresh cut roses and buds, specifi al February 2019. Thanks a Bunch • About $156 million: The value of imports of all bouquet cut flowers in February 2019. • Nearly $89 million: The valu of imports of fresh cut roses and buds, specifically, in February 2019. What did the Valentine’s Day card say to the stamp? St ck with me and y u’ll go places! * Nearly 1 out of 5 (19%) had been married twice * 1 out of 20 had been married three or more t mes

CENSUS.GOV/SCHOOLS Finding Gifts for Your Valentine In the United States in 2017, there were … Finding Gif s for Your Valentine In the United States in 2017, there were … CENSUS.GOV/SCHOOLS Sugar, Sugar (of the Chocolate Variety) In 2017, the most chocolate was produced by California and Pennsylvania. Number of chocolate makers per state: California: 137 Pennsylvania: 119 Cities and Towns With h Loveliest Names* • Loveland, Colorado (Population – 77,446 ) • Romeoville, Illinois (Population – 39,624 ) • Love Valley, North Carolina (Populati n – 111 ) • Valentine, Texas (Population – 125 ) * Population numbers are from2018. Cities and Tow s With the Loveliest Names* • Lovel nd, Color do (Population – 77,446 ) • Romeoville, Illinois (Population – 39,624 ) • Love Valley, North Carolina (Population – 111 ) • Valentine, Texas (Population – 125 ) * Population numbers are from2018. Walking Down the Aisle • In 2018, the median age at which men in the United States first got married was about 30 years old. • In 2018, the median age at which women in the United States first got married was about 28 years old. • Approximately 66 percent of people aged 15 and older in the United States have been married. Of those people … * 3 out of 4 had been married once * Nearly 1 out of 5 (19%) had been married twice * 1 out of 20 had been married three or more times * Nearly 1 out of 5 (19%) had been married twice * 1 ut of 20 had b en married three or more times * Nearly 1 out of 5 (19%) had been married twice * 1 out of 20 had been married three or more times * Nearly 1 out of 5 (19%) had been married twice * 1 out of 20 had been married three or more times Sugar, Sugar (of the Chocolate Variety) In 2017, the most chocolate was produced by C lifornia and Pennsylvania. Number of chocolate makers per state: California: 137 Pennsylvania: 119

Sources: Data on this page come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 County Business Patterns, International Trade Statistics, 2018 American Community Survey, and 2018 Population Estimates. Sources: Data on this page come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 County Business Patterns, International Trade Statistics, 2018 American Community Survey, and 2018 Population Estimates. Sources: Data on this page come from the U.S. Cens s rea ’s 2017 County Business Patterns, International Trade Statistics, 2018 American Community Survey, and 2018 Population Estima Sources: Data on this page come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 County Business Patterns, International Trade Statistics, 2018 American Community Survey, and 2018 Population Estimates.

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Sugar, Sugar (of the Chocolate Variety) In 2017, the most chocolate was produced by California and Pennsylvania. Number of chocolate makers per state: California: 137 Pennsylvania: 119 Sugar, Sugar (of the Chocolate Variety) In 2017, the most chocolate was produced by California and Pennsylvania. Number of chocolate makers per state: California: 137 Pennsylvania: 119 Sugar, Sugar (of the Choc late Variety) In 2017, the most chocolate was produced by California and Pennsylvania. Number of chocolate makers per state: California: 137 Pennsylvania: 119 Sugar, Sugar (of the Chocolate Variety) In 2017, the most chocolate was produced by California and Pennsylvani . Number of chocolate makers per state: California: 137 Pennsylvania: 119

Sources: Data on this page come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 County Business Patterns, International Trade Statistics, 2018 American Community Survey, and 2018

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