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No one looks cool and casual with his hands on his date's hips, struggling to pretend he's at ease in black tie.

Emily de La Bruyere: Prom: A User's Guide Emily de La Bruyere 2011

The mystical date does hold some significance for those who believe in the date's supernatural abilities. 11:11 holds a certain mystique, and kissing a clock at that time is said to bring good luck, especially on 1/11/11, according to the Washington Post.

1/11/11: Significantly Insignificant? The Huffington Post 2011

And I always carry a safety pin to formal dinners in case my glasses or my date's zipper are in need of emergency repair. aeronaut guardianfox

Binder Clips As DIY Emergency Cuff Links | Lifehacker Australia 2009

No one looks cool and casual with his hands on his date's hips, struggling to pretend he's at ease in black tie.

Emily de La Bruyere: Prom: A User's Guide Emily de La Bruyere 2011

If you have doubts about your Valentine date's fidelity, she can't see Davenport from the cheaters' booth.

Karen Dalton-Beninato: For Valentine's Romance, New Orleans Bistro Delivers Karen Dalton-Beninato 2011

On Nov. 11 each year, young single Chinese celebrate the "Singles' Day," because of the date's four digits of '1'.

Super Singles' Day 2011

Mr. Schwartz thinks strewn rose petals are a little cheesy but says a bouquet of your date's favorite flowers is always in style.

A Special Gift, From the Chef Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan 2012

"The goal is not to step on the train of your date's gown."

Herrera Hosts A Temple Soiree Valentine Uhovski 2011

No word yet on whether a third date's in the works, but at the very least, "it's nice to be neighbors," he says.

Date Lab: This 'zesty' pair inspires an impromptu party Post 2010

If you have doubts about your Valentine date's fidelity, she can't see Davenport from the cheaters' booth.

Karen Dalton-Beninato: For Valentine's Romance, New Orleans Bistro Delivers Karen Dalton-Beninato 2011