This is a great way to measure how much you really love someone or something: How far would you be willing to drive for them? Keep in mind gas is really expensive, and the roads are full of idiot drivers.

A new survey figured out what different people or events are worth five or more hours in the car. Check ’em out . . . Read More »

If you’ve spent your entire life getting rejected by women, maybe this will make you feel better: It’s the only reason you exist.

Some evolutionary biologists in England just finished a study that found the only reason men are still around is so women can turn them down.

When it comes to the most basic biology, men are pretty unnecessary. Women have the eggs, and women are where babies gestate. And that’s the most important part of the process.

Men provide the fertilization side of things. But really, women COULD evolve to handle that part of the process too.

But scientists say men are necessary . . . just not in the way you think. They’re only around so women can REJECT the ones with weak genetics, and reproduce with the ones who are stronger.

Quote, “Competition among males for reproduction provides a really important benefit, because it improves the genetic health of population.”

It’s amazing how much power you have over a man just by giving him food.

A new survey found the best time to get your husband to have a serious talk is . . . 8:15 P.M., right when he’s started eating dinner. About half of men say that’s when they’re most ready and willing to listen.

The next best time is during a long drive. The third best time is in front of your parents, because it’s harder for him to say “no” in front of his in-laws. Although that’s a pretty underhanded move . . . are you really going to get honest answers that way?

The worst times to try to have a serious talk are: When he’s playing video games . . . when he’s watching sports . . . and when he’s watching TV or a movie.

And finally, the worst way to get him into the conversation is by saying, “We need to talk.” 80% of men say that phrase scares them so much, they’ll do anything to avoid hearing what comes next.

Memorial Day is just five days away.  Which means millions of people are about to clear the cobwebs off their grill and make some American magic.  So who’s handling that responsibility?

A new survey found men handle more of the grilling . . . but women just might be BETTER at it.

41% of men say they do the bulk of the grilling for their family, versus 22% of women.  82% of men also think they’re better at it, versus 61% of women.  But . . .

73% of women marinate and season food before they grill it, versus 59% of men.

62% of women are willing to try different foods beyond just the usual burgers and hot dogs, versus 50% of men.

And 47% of women think they can handle all the grilling needs of everyone at a big party, versus 44% of men.

Some of us tried really hard to stop her, but the rest of you either did nothing or, worse yet, you bought in. And now it has officially happened: Taylor Swift controls the universe.

Her latest victory? Topping “Maxim” magazine’s Hot 100 list . . . after not even making the list last year. Oddly, the picture they chose for the cover isn’t all that flattering. Not that it matters. She’s Number One at yet another thing.

She says, quote, “It’s really nice and such an incredible compliment. This year has been my favorite year of my life so far. I got to make an album exactly the way I wanted to make it. I got to put it out exactly the way that I dreamed of putting it out.

“I’m proud of [my videos], I’m proud of the tour, I’m proud of the way this has all happened. In the midst of all that, this is really nice. It really feels like a wonderful celebration of my favorite year.”

The rest of the list hasn’t been released yet.

106-9 Kicks Country and Tennessee Credit Union congratulate Caroline Turner, a 2015 graduate of Gordonsville High School, on being named a Dream Big Scholar!

Caroline graduated with a 3.75/4.0 GPA and placed 5th in her class. She was voted by the faculty of GHS as the recipient of the DAR Good Citizenship Award and the representative for Volunteer Girls State. She was also voted as Miss Senior by her class.

Caroline is a member of numerous clubs and organizations. She is a 4 year member of FFA, Interact, Beta, FCA, and 4H. She has served an officer in most of these. She is currently the vice president of FFA, president of Interact, treasurer for Beta, and a member of the Advisory Board for FCA.

She is a 2 year member of the Spanish Club and Science and Math Club she is also a member of the Blue and White Club, Book Club and FBLA.

Caroline has also served as the bookkeeper for the volleyball and girls’ basketball teams for 4 years. This year she added on bookkeeper of the boys’ basketball team. Caroline is also employed at Gordonsville Drugs.

In the future Caroline plans to attend Tennessee Tech and major in nursing.

From writer Macy Williams on PopSugar, here is a list of Things Women Do In The Bathroom:

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Your favorite condiment might be ruining your diet if you eat it a lot. Here are seven condiments, and how bad they are for you.

1. Salsa. It might be the healthiest condiment out there, because it’s mostly vegetables. One tablespoon only has five calories.

2. Mustard is another one that’s not bad, because it’s loaded with antioxidants, vitamin B, and niacin, which can help lower your cholesterol. And a tablespoon only has about 15 calories. But it tends to be high in salt, so don’t use too much.

3. Sriracha. It’s made from chili peppers, vinegar, and garlic, and one tablespoon has 15 calories. But again, don’t use too much, because it has a lot of sugar and salt.

4. Relish. One tablespoon has 20 calories. But it usually has a TON of salt and sugar.

5. Soy sauce. A tablespoon is only 10 calories, but has a full gram of salt. The low-sodium stuff has about half that, but that’s still a lot. Most people aren’t supposed to get more than two-and-a-half grams of sodium a day.

6. Ketchup. The tomatoes are good for you, but that’s about it. And there’s a ton of added salt and sugar. One tablespoon has about 20 calories. But most people use more than that, and it’s usually with something bad for you, like French fries.

7. Mayonnaise. It’s probably the worst condiment for you, because it’s basically pure fat. One tablespoon has a hundred calories.

A recent survey asked 2,000 people to name the most boring things about modern life . . . and listening to politicians came in first. The poll was done in England, but most of the top ten apply here too. Here’s what they came up with . . .

1. Listening to politicians.

2. Being on hold.

3. Standing in line.

4. Being stuck in traffic.

5. Watching infomercials.

6. Sitting in a waiting room.

7. Dealing with a slow Internet connection.

8. Waiting for a delivery.

9. Train delays. Which is the only one that’s a little more of a British thing.

10. Having to sit through commercials during a TV show.

The rest of the top 50 got a little more British. But watching people play video games was number 20 . . . doing your taxes was 24th . . . listening to someone tell you about a dream came in at 41 . . . and work meetings ranked 44th.