Firework Shapes – Smiley Faces, Hearts and Stars – Oh My! ... Creating perfect alphabet letters in the sky is still a challenge for the fireworks industry, but they’re working on it.

Valentine’s Day is once again upon us. In 2006, Keelin McDonell attempted to track down the origin of the holiday’s heart-symbol to explain how it got its familiar shape. Her article is ...

The scalloped-shaped “Valentine's” heart is a ubiquitous icon in Western culture. This unavoidable emblem of love and well-being is used by spiritual and commercial institutions alike.