Nice Guys Finish Last
Bad boys are considered the coolest
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James Dean is still considered one of the coolest.
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Don't blame the cool guys. Cool is in their genes.
Michigan State University researchers gave about 200 male college students a chance to get to know each other. Then the students ranked who they liked best in the group. All the popular guys had a gene that scientists associate with rule-breaking behavior.
The experts say the gene pre-disposed them to break rules. And their bad behavior made them more popular.
Posted Wednesday, Jul 15, 2009 - 1:15 PM EST
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