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and, I don't know how it looks to you...but it looks VERY DIFFERENT to me as I type it! Regardless, here we go...

ONE DIRECTION SNUBS TAYLOR... Apparently, 18-year-old Harry Styles from One Direction has asked out 32-year-old Jillian Harris, who was "The Bachelorette" in 2009. She apparently rejected him because she thought he was too young. Of course, Taylor Swift has a little crush on Harry. No word on if its' mutual. But omg, I'll let you know if I hear anything more!


BEST COMPLIMENTS...AND WORST...FOR WOMEN
A survey of women found that the best compliment you can give them is "Have you lost weight?" Complementing the way they smell, their hair, or their eyes are also winning moves.
Here are five things NOT to say:

#1.) Avoid anything that can be interpreted as "fat": Broad and curvy are adjectives you'll want to avoid.

#2.) Don't ask them if they're sick: "You look tired" and "Are you feeling okay?" are bad ideas.

#3.) No back-handed complements: It should be a no-brainer, but don’t say "You're not as stupid as you look" or "You don't look as bad as I thought you would."

#4.) Don't imply that they're getting old: "You look like your father/mother" won't go over well.

#5.) Don't mention their makeup: No matter what you say, they'll interpret it as "You're wearing too much".


WOMEN ARE WORSE DRIVERS!
A study by the National Highway Safety Administration found that women drivers are twice as likely as men to mistake the gas pedal for the brake pedal and get in a car accident.

There are about 15 car crashes a month in the U.S. caused by hitting the wrong pedal, and women are the drivers in 10 of them.

The NHSA isn't sure why women would be more likely to hit the gas instead of the brakes. Most of the accidents occur in store parking lots, and it's possible that there are more women drivers there. It also might be because they're smaller than men, on average, and don't fit in the driver's seat the same way.

Men...are three times more likely to be killed in a car crash. (!!!)





PROM SEASON!
It's spring, which means the start of prom season...and if your kid wants to go, it'll cost you.

A survey by Visa found that the average prom costs $1,078, up more than 33% over last year.

The survey also found that families that earn the LEAST spend the MOST on prom preparation. Families that make under $50,000 a year spend $1,300 on the prom...and families that make $20,000 to $30,000 spend DOUBLE that, $2,600.

On average, parents cover 61% of their kids' prom expenses, while the kids only pay 39%






BUT WAIT, THIS JUST IN
HARRY STYLES from the boy band ONE DIRECTION is KIND OF denying there's anything going on between him and TAYLOR SWIFT.

He says, "We met in America, she's very nice, yes. She is very talented...She's very nice...We're friends."

Sources had said that Harry and Taylor hooked up after meeting at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.






WHAT? HOW RIDICULOUS
Even in today's job market, single people would HAPPILY give up their fat salaries if it meant they had someone great to mash genitals with on a nightly basis.

According to a new survey of 1,600 single people by the website Chemistry.com, almost THREE-QUARTERS say they'd be willing to give up a high-paying job for a relationship.

Believe it or not, men are actually MORE LIKELY to say they'd ditch a good job for a good girlfriend. 75% of men say they'd leave a job for a relationship versus 70% of women. Call me crazy if you wish, but HELL NAW!

The survey also found men are more willing to pool their money with a fiancée than women. 33% of men are willing to do a joint bank account after an engagement but before marriage...only 14% of women say they'd do that.

21% of men would even be willing to pool money after just ONE YEAR OF DATING...only 8% of women say they'd do that.






WHERE DO *YOU* GET LUNCH?
A market research company called Scarborough surveyed adults on fast food lunches. More than three-quarters of people ate fast food for lunch in the past month...but only 2% went to Dunkin' Donuts, making it the least popular spot.

McDonald's was the most popular...43% of Americans ate lunch at McDonald's in the past 30 days. Even Americans who consider themselves "health conscious" eat lunch there...36% of them had McDonald's for lunch in the past month.

The rest of the 10 most popular fast food lunch spots are: Subway, Wendy's, Burger King, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Arby's, KFC, Panera Bread, and Pizza Hut.

On the other end, Dunkin' Donuts is the least popular, just below Papa John's, White Castle, Church's Chicken, and Long John Silver's.





GOT A SECRET?
Every time you go to a barbecue, the guy at the grill claims that he's using a SECRET RECIPE to season the meat, right? And I always think: Throwing garlic powder or Lawry's Seasoning Salt on a steak doesn't count as a secret recipe, guy.

According to a new survey by the people at Weber grills, a lot of us have experienced that. They found that HALF of people claim they have a special grilling secret...whether it's a spice, a marinade, or both.

The survey also found the average American grills at least five times a month during the summer.






MANLIENESS!
We see signs all the time that TRUE MANLINESS is dying. Studies about how men can't do basic household repairs anymore...trends like pantyhose or Brazilian waxes for men...kids joining gangs that have dance battles instead of drive-bys.

So here's some help to reclaim the manliness. Planters nuts and "Men's Health" surveyed men and put together these lists of the top three manliest foods, sports, and drinks. Check 'em out.

Manliest Foods. BEEF JERKY was rated the manliest food, ahead of mixed nuts and peanuts. (Keep in mind who DID the study)

Manliest Sports. FOOTBALL is the manliest, followed by hockey, and then basketball.

Manliest Drinks. BEER was rated the manliest, bourbon was second, rum and Coke was third.






WRONG SEXT!
A survey by a British cell phone company named Recombu found that nearly half of adults have sexted someone. 47% of us admit to sending a sexy phone message to our significant other...and one in NINE people sext their partner every day.

But one in 10 people have accidentally sent one to the WRONG person. One in five people in a relationship have sexted people other than their partner. One in seven cheaters delete any sexts they receive, so they don't get caught.

But covering your tracks doesn't help if you're sloppy. One in 10 cheating guys have accidentally sent a dirty message intended for their mistress...to their spouse.






AFTER-SEX ROUTINES
Chalk this up as ANOTHER thing your kids will NEVER KNOW ABOUT, along with VCRs, phone books, and the Montreal Expos: The tradition of rolling over and SMOKING A CIGARETTE after sex.

According to a new survey, only 3% of people say they still smoke a cigarette after getting-it-on.

Check out THIS sign of the times: People are almost 12 times more likely to roll over and grab their CELL PHONE than roll over and grab a cigarette.

35% of people say the first thing they reach for after sex is their phone. Ever smell your phone? What? Nevermind.

25% of people say they don't reach for anything after sex...they just roll over and go to sleep.






WHAT HIS PET SAYS ABOUT HIS RELATIONSHIP POTENTIAL
The dating website YourTango.com has a list of pets and what they say about a guy's relationship potential. Here's what they say.

#1.) If He Owns a Dog. It means he's loyal, and he's probably okay with commitment. Because as far as pets go, a dog is as close as it gets to having a kid.

#2.) If He Owns a Cat. It means he's more likely to be sensitive...but the list doesn't really explain WHY. They just say cat-owning guys tend to take a lot of pictures of their cats, and post them on Facebook...which a guy with a dog would NEVER do? It could also mean he's not ready for the commitment that comes with taking care of a dog...or a kid...or even a girlfriend.

#3.) If He Has a Fish Tank. He might not be very open about his emotions, and might not enjoy cuddling up with things...including YOU. On the other hand, he might just have allergies.

#4.) If He Has a Parrot. This doesn't make a ton of sense, but they say it might mean he's an egomaniac...because he likes having a pet that can learn all the dumb lines HE thinks are funny. OR...he might just like birds.

#5.) If He Has a Rabbit. It means he's still clinging to his childhood...because he always WANTED a rabbit but couldn't have one. Again, it might mean he's not ready to commit, because he's not mature enough yet.

#6.) If He Owns a Rodent. Like a rat, a mouse, a hamster, or a guinea pig...it might mean he has a dark side. And there seems to be a theme here...but it means he might still be a "boy" and not a "man."

#7.) If He Owns a Reptile. Like a snake or an iguana...he probably likes FEELING tough, but he might not BE that tough. OR he got it years ago because his frat brothers thought it was cool. And now he can't bear to give it away. If that's the case, he could be more sensitive than you think...because it's pretty tough to get emotionally attached to something that smells with its tongue.