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2/5/2010 9:05:00 AM
Today's Question: "44% of men have flirted with this woman. Who is she?
Extra Clue: usually a man sees her twice a month
Answer: bank teller
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Cupid On A Budget
As consumers continue to scale back on spending, couples are expected to spend 6% less on each other this year for Valentine’s Day – an average of $63.34 compared to $67.22 last year – according to the National Retail Federation. The average person will shell out $103 on Valentine’s Day merchandise this year, similar to last year’s $102.50. Total holiday spending is expected to reach $14.1 billion. The average person will spend $5.37 on friends, up from $4.74 last year; $4.29 on classmates and teachers, compared to $3.59 last year; and $2.84 on co-workers, up from the $1.94 they spent in 2009. Family pets will also feel the love this year with the average person spending $3.27 on their furry friends, up from $2.17 last year. Spending on family members will remain the same ($20.94 vs. $20.95 last year).
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Steve Smith | 92.9 KBEZ
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