In 1944, a US Navy serviceman stationed in the Pacific mailed his wife a coconut with their names carved inside a heart; he paid 37 cents in postage, and she kept it for more than 50 years
- Image Courtesy: Smithsonian MagazineStrawberries are popularised as one of the most romantic fruits in the world.
- Not only do they look like little red hearts, their history dates back to Ancient Rome where it was considered the symbol of Venus, the goddess of love, because of its bright red colour and intoxicating taste.
- But, what if I tell you, one of the most romantic stories is that of coconuts?
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- Image Courtesy: Smithsonian MagazineStrawberries are popularised as one of the most romantic fruits in the world.
- Not only do they look like little red hearts, their history dates back to Ancient Rome where it was considered the symbol of Venus, the goddess of love, because of its bright red colour and intoxicating taste.
- But, what if I tell you, one of the most romantic stories is that of coconuts?
Sources: Times of India