10 Things You Didn't Know About Taylor Swift

An advanced course for the casuals, and a refresher course for the die-hards.

By Kevin Wong /

Tay Tay. Swifty. T-Swizzle. Dead Tooth (for real €”look it up). However you refer to her, one thing is for certain €” Taylor Swift is the reigning Queen of Pop, and there€™s no one in sight to take her crown. Seven Grammys. Four consecutive, number one albums. An endless parade of hit singles. The kid€™s only 25 years old, for Chrissakes. And just this past year, Taylor made the decision to cross over from country to pop; it€™s a move that€™s sure to widen her appeal even further. What about Taylor has captured the imaginations of so many fans? It probably has something to do with her €˜awkward persona,€™ which makes her instantly relatable to any teen who€™s felt left out, misplaced, or otherwise out of touch. It probably has something to do with her lyrics; extremely confessional, intimately personal, and relentlessly self-effacing. It probably has something to do with her accessibility €” Taylor famously shows up on her fans€™ doorsteps to surprise them. And let€™s be real; it probably has something to do with her raw talent. Taylor has been writing her own hit songs since she was a freshman in high school, and she€™s got a finely tuned ear for a catchy hook and a memorable chorus. Now nobody should presume to know anything about Taylor that her dedicated fans don€™t know. After all, nobody needs need 54 million Twitter followers breaking down their door. So, Taylor Swift fans: Think of this article as an advanced course for the casuals, and a refresher course for the die-hards. Here are 10 Things You Didn€™t Know About Taylor Swift. And feel free to add your own Taylor trivia in the comments. Inquiring minds wish to know!