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Crazy Conspiracies – Some Americans Believe the Moon Landing is Fake, Bigfoot Exists and Paul McCartney is Dead

Chris Allen — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:00:35 +0000

What do you believe in? What do you accept as truth? Some things in history have conspiracy theories. These are the questions that were posed. According to the poll of 1,247 registered American voters, here are some of the results: In a poll done by Public Policy Polling and published by Yahoo!, Seven percent of [...]

Most Americans Never Check Their Smoke Alarms

Chris Allen — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:48:18 +0000

Now that we are approaching Summer, there are things you do around your house in order to be safer. Have your fire extinguisher checked, but most people forget about the most important. Check your smoke alarm, your first defense against being burned while you sleep. Check your battery, and don’t forget to test it. Press [...]

Have Americans Become Less Polite?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:09:56 +0000

When’s the last time you heard someone use the words “please” and “thank you”? According to a recent poll, it’s probably been a long time. Last year, fully 76 percent of people surveyed by Rasmussen Reports said Americans are becoming less civil — and more rude. So what’s going on? Lisa Gache, a “civility coach” [...]

Study Ranks PB&J As America's Favorite Sandwich

Steve Tanko — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:26:16 +0000

Me? I’m not a fan. But a lot of people love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. A recent research study has honored the sticky-sweet lunchtime combination as America’s favorite sandwich. A food company said its survey of U.S. adults suggests peanut butter and jelly is the preferred “All-American” sandwich. Glutino, a Quebec company that conducted [...]

Forty-Seven Percent of Americans Own Guns — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:20:37 +0000

Gun ownership is at an 18-year high, according to a new Gallup poll.

Forty-seven percent of Americans report having a gun in their home or elsewhere on their property, up from 41 percent last year and the most since 1993 when 54 percent reported gun ownership.

Americans Over-Spend On Their Kitchens – Then Stay Out Of Them

Steve Tanko — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:01:53 +0000

You would think that with the proliferation of celebrity chefs, Food Network, and high-end appliances that Americans would be spending more time in their kitchens. No so, according to a new survey.

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America's Pizza Obsession: Look At The Numbers

Rayman — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:49:17 +0000

My favorite food and I’m not alone. This article is cool because we get to compare ourselves with the stats, and see where we stack up. Try it. Uh, before I go, I’ll flip ya for that last sausage & pepperoni. The quintessential American food may be apple pie, but its popularity pales beside [...]