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Are You Trying to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:00:10 +0000

You’ve been told since you were a little kid to eat your fruits and veggies. These time-honored words of wisdom seem to falling on deaf ears, though. Despite this drumbeat of nutritional advice, most Americans are still consuming less than half of the USDA recommendation of two-and-a-half cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit a day. [...]

What's the Most Awkward Money Moment? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:00:32 +0000

It’s been said that money is the root of all evil. That’s debatable but there is no doubt that it can lead to some pretty uncomfortable situations.

CouponCabin.com asked 2,415 adults to list their most awkward money moments.

What's Your Favorite Tech Brand? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:00:21 +0000

When it comes to tech brands, which company is king? According to a poll of 1,007 adults by ABC News and The Washington Post, Google has a whooping 82 percent approval rating. Next comes Apple, which got the nod from 74 percent of respondents, and then Facebook, with a 58 percent approval. Twitter pulls up the [...]

What's the Best Valentine's Day Gift? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:00:35 +0000

It’s February, so that means you’re on the Valentine’s Day clock, fellas.

While knowledge of your special lady should be what dictates what you get her, come the 14, perhaps this survey from Sears of more than 1,000 adults on their V-Day gift preferences can also help you out.

Would You Get Plastic Surgery? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:00:32 +0000

Is there a part of your body you’d like to have rendered bigger or smaller or smoother by way of plastic surgery? According to a new survey, about a quarter of Americans are open to the idea of a bit of nip and tuck. Coupon Cabin polled 2,541 adults on their thoughts about plastic surgery [...]

Italy Tops the List of Most Popular Vacation Destinations in 2012 — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:00:42 +0000

Are you planning on using your passport in 2012? According to a Travel-Ticker survey of 2,301 people, Italy is the most popular overseas travel spot for the coming year, with 43 percent citing it as one of their “dream destinations.”

Voters Would Be More Opposed to an Atheist Candidate Than a Mormon One — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:00:36 +0000

If Mitt Romney is able to capture the Republican nomination for president there will be much talk about his Mormon faith and whether voters will be willing to pull the lever for someone who belongs to a religion that only about two percent of Americans practice. A new survey from Poll Position of 1,333 registered [...]

'A Christmas Story' Is America's Favorite Christmas Movie…What Else Is There? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:00:02 +0000

It wouldn’t be Christmas time without Christmas movies, and even though the same half-dozen or so holiday classics tend to be played again and again during December two Christmas films folks are still not sick of are ‘A Christmas Story’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ According to a new survey from Harris Online of 2,499 [...]

The Public Agrees, About $150,000 a Year Makes You 'Rich' — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:00:26 +0000

In light of the Occupy Wall Street movement focusing attention on the “one percent” and the debate over raising taxes on the wealthy, Gallup asked 1,012 adults how much money they would need to make a year in order to consider themselves rich.

Say Goodbye to Holiday Spirit, Most Aren't Fazed by It This Year — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:00:27 +0000

Despite all the glitz and glam, all the lights, tinsel and gifts, the holiday season doesn’t bring cheer to the majority of Americans. According to a new survey from Poll Position, only 37 percent of 1,072 adults surveyed answered that the holidays make them happier.

Are You Like Most Who Think We Celebrate Christmas Too Early? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:00:41 +0000

These days, the Christmas season kicks into full swing right after Thanksgiving ends, but it looks like the majority of Americans aren’t particularly thrilled with spending an entire month celebrating the holiday. According to a new survey from Poll Position of 1,072 adults, 61 percent of respondents answered that we start celebrating Christmas too early, [...]

Guess Which TV Show Topped 'TV Guide's' Fan Favorite Poll? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:00:44 +0000

It might not be getting any love from NBC, but the quirky sitcom ‘Community’ certainly has a dedicated fan base, as evident by their victory in ‘TV Guide Magazine’s’ annual fan favorite survey. More than 300,000 people voted for ‘Community’ in the non-scientific poll, giving it a victory over the other nominees — ‘Chuck,’ ‘The [...]

What's the Most Popular Children's Gift This Year? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:33:41 +0000

According to a Harris Interactive survey of adults planning to buy children’s presents this holiday season, the most popular kid’s gift items — more popular than video games, board games and dolls — are books. Forty-five percent of gift-buying adults say they will be buying someone under 18 a book, while 33 percent will spring for [...]

Facebook and Twitter Are Harming Our Kids, Says Majority — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:00:27 +0000

Facebook, Twitter and all the other social media sites have changed the way young people interact with each other, but according to a survey from Poll Position, the majority of Americans don’t think this has been a change for the better.

White and Silver Are the Most Popular Car Colors in the World — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:00:48 +0000

According to the DuPont Automotive Color Popularity Report, which has been tracking worldwide trends in car colors for 59 years, white and silver tied for the most popular car colors on the planet in 2011, each grabbing 22 percent of the market share.

Ousting Occupy Wall Street Protesters From Zuccotti Park Was a Good Thing — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:00:06 +0000

New York police removed Occupy Wall Street protesters from their Zucotti Park in an early morning raid this week, and it seems the majority of everybody else couldn’t be happier. According to a telephone survey of 1,170 Americans from Poll Position, 54 percent of Americans agreed with New York’s decision to oust the protesters, who’ve been based in the park for the last two months.

Americans Are Divided on Flu Shots — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:00:57 +0000

With flu season upon us, 46 percent of Americans have received a flu shot, whereas 47 percent said they have not and will not.

64 Percent Agree With Herman Cain About Media Being 'Dishonest' — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:00:11 +0000

Embattled presidential candidate Herman Cain recently stated, “There are too many people in the media who are downright dishonest,” and Mediabistro had to see if people agreed.

The site’s survey asked 1,179 registered voters if they sided with Cain’s view on the media, and 64 percent of respondents did.

Two Out of Three Think a Wife Should Take Husband's Last Name – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:00:07 +0000

Sixty-seven percent of Americans think that a woman should take her husband’s surname upon marriage, according to an Indiana University survey of 815 adults. In fact, the poll found that 50 percent think there should be a law requiring wives to adopt the last name of their husbands. While there is no comprehensive information on what [...]

Peanut Butter and Jelly Is the 'All-American Sandwich' — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:00:21 +0000

The peanut butter and jelly sandwich, that staple of childhood, is what most comes to mind when American adults think about the “All-American sandwich.” According to a survey of 1,006 adults done by the bread company Glutino, 30 percent of respondents named the PB&J the sandwich most associated with America. It was followed by the [...]