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Dave Parr • Edited

Ok, apparently there is some debate on that:

I recently read, and read before that the origin of the heart shape is based on the female anatomy. I have tried researching it and every source I find gives differing opinions on the matter.

On a Facebook page I follow they posted this but gave no source.

A professor…

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Ben Halpern

The heart symbol is most certainly not based on the actual human heart, but I always figured the other stuff was mostly urban legend....

In conclusion, the heart symbol appears to be less gynaecological and more botanical in origin.

This passes muster with me.