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A Gift from the Heart At best, it's a classic; at worst, it's a cliché. Whatever your perspective, there's no denying that chocolate hearts are the quintessential Valentine's Day gift. But if you're sweetie has an offbeat sense of humor, then why not give something as unique as she is: an anatomically-correct candy heart. This gift idea will take some forethought, since an exhaustive local search left us, well... disheartened. However, several overseas websites offer 'doctor approved' alternatives to the usual Valentine's Day chocolates. We particularly like the 0.45 kg (1lb) solid heart offered by the US-based chocolatier, Chocolate by Mueller (www.chocolatebymueller.com). It comes complete with aorta, valves and even fine-detailed veins, and is made with your choice of gourmet-quality white, milk or dark chocolates. Arguably the web's most morbid retailer, Pushin' Daisies (www.pushindaisies.com) sells both chocolate hearts and anatomically-correct gummy hearts. Or, give the gift that keeps giving with a heart-shaped gelatin mold from Terror Labs (www.terrorlabs.com). What homemaker wouldn't thrill to serve guests a piece of her red gelatin heart? Now, there are three types of women in this world: those who won't get it, those who will think it's gross and those who will laugh hysterically as they bite into a chocolate ventricle. If you are lucky enough to be involved with the latter, then live up to her twisted expectations with a truly heartfelt present.