Sometimes animals are so adorable, I could freaking cry. Simcha says, “That’s how you know you’re a woman.” So true. [You Tube: Huge Lion Kiss]

Some of you may be prepping your lips for a New Year’s kiss, so here’s something for you to ponder while your tongue is engaged later on: Men and women kiss for different reasons, according to a Gallup study. Women use kissing to check on where their relationships stand. Men, on the other hand, tend to kiss to gain sexual favors or to reconcile. In other words, he wants you to go home with him after the ball drops, so, ladies, choose wisely! And, though kind of obvious, a Softlips survey found that women prefer tender kisses, while men like “lustful, passionate kisses” more. Oh, and one more thing. Tonight, before you get lost in a booze-and-confetti-filled moment, don’t be among the 76 percent of people who don’t check their breath before kissing someone. Because your breath stinks. [The Enquirer (Cincinnati)]

Some people say that The Hills is a younger, reality version of Sex and the City. We don’t really see how this can be true: There was actual sex (sometimes kinky) on SATC, but the most Brody Jenner has gotten from Lauren is a little make out action when they were in Vegas celebrating his birthday. Towards the end of this season we thought Lauren seemed a little cold and detached. For example, when Brody came over, she had tons and tons of candles all over her apartment, but despite the romantic lighting, he had to convince her to cuddle with him! We would cuddle with Brody any day (and kiss him with tongue, another rare occurrence on the show). [E!]