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See's Candies Chocolates and Fillings
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Name That Chocolate's Filling!

When it comes to a box of chocolates, you probably want to know what you're going to get — regardless of whether or not it's a parable for life.
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When it comes to a box of chocolates, you probably want to know what you're going to get — regardless of whether or not it's a parable for life. After all, there's nothing worse than expecting a caramel-filled bon bon, only to find it's stuffed with something called "tutti frutti." Well, practice makes perfect. To nail your favorite chocolates and their fillings, I'm putting you on the spot with a pop quiz! I've opened a box of Valentine's Day truffles from See's Candies. Can you guess what's inside of each of these chocolates? There's only one way to find out.

Geeky Languages From Movies and TV
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14 Geeky Languages to Learn With Your Love

Love may be a universal language, but we're not sure that phrase includes the sci-fi alien races and fantastical creatures that rule the far depths of the galaxy, who express love in words beyond our human comprehension.
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Love may be a universal language, but we're not sure that phrase includes the sci-fi alien races and fantastical creatures that rule the far depths of the galaxy, who express love in words beyond our human comprehension. When you're thinking of a unique way to woo your valentine this year, plan a tutorial to learn together one of these 14 geeky languages. While several of these Trekkie, Tolkien, or computer gaming-inspired languages have enough depth to warrant a university level class, many are not fully realized, so have fun discovering select words and phrases to bring to future geeky date outings.

  • Wookie — Made up of three dialects, the main Wookie language is Shyriiwook. As you'd expect it consists of lots of barks and grunts, but don't you dare say that to Chewbacca. The Star Wars Christmas Special has detailed examples of this mystifying tongue.
  • Klingon — The language of Klingons, the sometimes ally of the Federation, is arguably the best known of the imagined star languages. Described by its Hollywood creators as gutteral in tone, dedicated Trekkies maintain the Klingon Language Institue, preserving the galaxy's "fastest growing language."
  • Vulcan — Known as the language of Spock, one version of Vulcan looks like musical notes. Much of the language is available online today as Gene Roddenberry was insistent when making Star Trek: The Motion Picture that the Vulcans receive their own linguistic treatment.
  • Romulan — As biological cousins of the Vulcans, the Romulan language is difficult to differentiate from Vulcan to the untrained ear. The Central Institute of the Romulan Language ensures you get the right training to one day know the difference.
  • Cardassian — Residents of the Alpha Quadrant, Cardassians are a fearsome foe of the Federation. Little is known of their language, maybe because of its rectangular-shaped letters and script.
  • Andorian — The blue-skinned moon species from Andora appeared throughout the Star Trek series and would of course show up in the directory of a PADD.
  • Elvish — With a background in linguistics study from Oxford, Tolkien did not take the creation of the Lord of the Rings languages lightly. Based on Welsh and English, you can study Liv Tyler's Arwen in the film trilogy for pronunciation and read the many online Elvish resources, including an English to Elvish dictionary.
  • Dwarvish — Also called Khuzdul, Tolkien is said to have drawn inspiration for the secret language of the Dwarves from Hebrew, reflecting many of the same sounds and structure. As many Lord of the Rings languages, it's been almost fully realized and you can study up with the Dwarvish dictionary.

Check out even more languages to geek out over after the jump.

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Love-Filled Quotes From Sci-Fi Romantics

Ah, love. Whether it's found on board an intergalactic spaceship, while running from a zombie invasion, or amid a battle of good vs. evil, love can be discovered in any science-fiction scenario.
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Ah, love. Whether it's found on board an intergalactic spaceship, while running from a zombie invasion, or amid a battle of good vs. evil, love can be discovered in any science-fiction scenario. We've pulled together a sampling of our favorite sci-fi character quotes on L-O-V-E in time for Valentine's Day.

Now, this list is in no way exhaustive: we want to hear what your favorite lines about love are, whether it's from one character to the object of their affection or an observation of this sweetest of feelings. Just anything about the emotion that humans and aliens alike search the galaxies for.

Doctor Who The Empire Strikes Back Star Trek: Nemesis Zombieland Star Trek: The Original Series The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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Geeky Nerd Heart Rings
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Lord of the Rings: Geeky Jewelry For Gifting

A thoughtful jewelry gift doesn't have to mean rare gemstones and hefty price tags.
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A thoughtful jewelry gift doesn't have to mean rare gemstones and hefty price tags. Step outside the, uhm, jewelry box and shower your sweetie pie with the geeky lifestyle treats they love so much. These rings combine romance with pop culture favorites like nostalgic video games and Doctor Who.

Space Invaders Ring ($50) Secret Decoder Ring ($16) Star Wars Pair of Wedding Bands ($100) Hogwarts Ring ($53) I <3 U Knuckle Ring ($12) Tiny TARDIS Ring ($85)
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Fun Valentine's Day Ideas and Home Decor For February
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February Must Haves

February has a reputation as a bit of a dreary month, what with the melting snow, short days, and seemingly endless Winter.
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February has a reputation as a bit of a dreary month, what with the melting snow, short days, and seemingly endless Winter. Luckily, we have plenty of ideas for countering the gloom. From fun letterpress Valentine's Day cards to colorful hotel rooms and great new home decor pieces, see what catches your eye in this month's must haves.

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Valentine's Day Onesies
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Snuggle Up With 10 Lovable Valentine's Day Onesies

Love the one you're with!
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Love the one you're with! Prebaby, Valentine's day might have meant a long, romantic candlelit dinner followed by an even longer, romantic, candlelit night. Once a lil one is on the scene, the holiday — like everything else in life — shifts its focus from couple to family. With your lil one dressed in one of these adorable heart-themed onesies, you won't miss your prebaby celebration for a moment!

Baby Love Bundle Of Love Set ($54) "Be Mine" Tie Onesie and Leg Warmers Set ($32) Valentine's Day Dinosaur Baby Onesie ($17) Baby Owl Onesie ($16) Valentine Bib and Bodysuit Set ($9) Smartee Pants Baby Girls Crystal Sweet Heart Valentine's Day Onesie ($22) Love Bird Onesie ($15)
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Valentine's Day Kids Etsy Gifts
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All You Need is Love: 10 Adorable Valentine's Day Finds from Etsy

Love is in the air!
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Love is in the air! Some parents object to Valentine's Day on the grounds that it's a "Hallmark Holiday," an artificially manufactured creation in pursuit of the almighty dollar. Yet, no one wants their lil one to miss out on all the fun or feel left out at school. Stick to your anticommercial ethos while holding on to the joy of the holiday by shopping at Etsy and supporting individual artists. Keep reading for 10 sweet finds that will delight lil ones without giving parents an ethics crisis.

Clip-On Bow Tie ($18) The Typewriter Tee ($22) Valentine's Day Purple Heart Headband ($9) Bee Mine Valentine's Day Cards ($6 For 12 Cards) Hershey's Kiss Stickers ($6 For 108 Stickers) Monster Printable Valentine's Day Cards ($7) Personalized Valentine's Day Dinosaur T-Shirt ($17)
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Pictures of Celebrities Celebrating Valentines Day
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See How Stars Spent Valentine's Day!

Love was in the air yesterday as stars celebrated Valentine's Day with sweet date nights, flowers, and festive attire.
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Pictures of Celebrities Celebrating Valentines Day

Love was in the air yesterday as stars celebrated Valentine's Day with sweet date nights, flowers, and festive attire. Camila Alves had her little ones wearing red, while Paris Hilton showed her spirit in a heart-emblazoned top. January Jones played the part of cupid, and Meg Ryan planted a sweet kiss on John Mellencamp. There's plenty of hot PDA to be seen in Hollywood, but the holiday brought out all kinds of love — click through to see all the cute pics!

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Coming Up Roses Street Sweets Red Hot on the Red Carpet Heart on Your Sleeve Color of Love Day Date Live It Up
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Valentine's Day Movie Pictures, Quotes, and Quizzes
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Feel the Love: Check Out All of Our Valentine's Day Coverage!

Happy Valentine's Day! Consider this our gift to you: a mixture of sweet (and sometimes sappy) quizzes, slideshows, and quotes to help you get you in the spirit.
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Happy Valentine's Day! Consider this our gift to you: a mixture of sweet (and sometimes sappy) quizzes, slideshows, and quotes to help you get you in the spirit. XOXO, BuzzSugar



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Pictures of Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy Picking Up Valentine's Cookies
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Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy Pick Up Sweet Treats Together

Kate Hudson stopped for a tray of Valentine's Day goodies in LA this morning.
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Kate Hudson stopped for a tray of Valentine's Day goodies in LA this morning. Her boyfriend, Matthew Bellamy, joined her for the trip after the duo stepped out together at yesterday's Grammy Awards. Matthew was one of the night's big winners with his band, Muse, and he thanked pregnant Kate during his acceptance speech. The couple apparently don't plan on finding out the gender of their baby, though they have discussed names for their future child.

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