Auckland, New Zealand -- High school students at Rangitoto College in Auckland, New Zealand, won't be celebrating Valentine's Day this year. The principal has banned students from sending flowers or chocolates to each other because it will be a distraction from their studies.

WOLLONGONG, Australia -- Researchers at Wollongong University in Australia are spending their time building a better bra. A team has just unveiled a "smart bra" which tightens its straps when the wearer needs more support, reports ananova.com.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- "Oh bother." Winnie the Pooh is this year's big seller in Iraq during the Muslim feast of Eid al-Adha. Pooh dolls have been flying off the shelves at Baghdad stores during recent Muslim festivals.

ATLANTA -- Your desire for romance may depend on whether or not it's sunny. According to a poll by The Weather Channel, 34 percent of Americans feel more lovey-dovey when it's sunny compared to 21 percent who feel sexy in the rain.

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