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Is the Human Race Getting Dumber?

Russell Damm — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:27:19 +0000

If you ever look at the world around you and think… Are people getting dumber? Well the answer is not really surprising. A new study out of Europe has proved that we are getting dumber. The study found that the average IQ in first-world countries has dropped 14.1 points over the past century. Every decade, [...]

5 Things Bosses Do That Really Annoy Employees

Kathy Landin — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:06:18 +0000

We recently looked at some bad habits workers have that annoy their bosses, reduce productivity and prevent them from advancing up the career ladder. Now it’s time to examine how bosses can spoil the workplace environment for their employees. Even if you’re a good boss—as opposed to the one employees hate because he has no idea [...]

Who's Happier: Married Men or Single Men?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:28:24 +0000

Married men may sometimes look at the freedoms enjoyed by their single buddies with envy, but a new study shows that guys who’ve tied the knot are actually happier overall. Michigan State University researchers worked with a group of 1,300 people and found that while they weren’t necessarily happier after getting married, they were [...]

Adult Children Living at Home Are Really Stressing Out Their Parents

Mike Adams — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:34:22 +0000

In today’s world of the super-expensive everything, more kids are making the decision to stay at home with their parents well into adulthood rather than get out on their own. However, while this idea might sound like an ingenious plan for a kid with a cold feet complex, oftentimes this decision comes with a little [...]

How Many Teens Text While Behind the Wheel?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 16:21:28 +0000

Teenagers aren’t drinking as much as they used to and more of them now wear seat belts, but all of that could be offset by the startling number of them who admit to texting while driving.

What Are the Most Shoplifted Items in America?

Mike Adams — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 13:56:47 +0000

It appears that in the wake of a weak economy shoplifting has become more widespread than it was just under a decade ago. According to a recent survey by the National Retail Foundation, 96 percent of retailers reported being victims of organized retail crime within the past 12 months, with nearly 90 percent of them [...]

Are You Planning to Grill for Memorial Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:00:01 +0000

Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start of grilling season. So does that mean you will be firing up your barbecue come May 28? According to the 23rd annual Weber GrillWatch Survey, 71 percent of American grill owners will be cooking outside this Memorial Day. That’s up from the 61 percent who said they would [...]

Where Do Recent College Graduates Most Want to Work?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:53:15 +0000

Recent college graduates may have a rough time finding a job, but a new survey has revealed the companies where they’d most like to work — and a few may surprise you.

Favorite New Hairdo – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:00:32 +0000

Lauren Alaina revealed a new summer cut to fans over the weekend. The country cutie chopped her long locks, added a little more blonde and framed her face. The response from fans has been overwhelmingly positive, but where does the ‘Georgia Peaches’ singer rank among other recent hair cuts?

What Are the Most Annoying Photos People Post on Facebook? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:17:57 +0000

According to a new survey, your friends might not be as enamored with the photos you post on Facebook as you are. In fact, a MyMemory.com poll of 1,671 Facebook users found that 21 percent have dumped friends because they’ve found the photos they post annoying. And what type of photos are most likely to draw [...]

When Is the Happiest Time in Life? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:54:47 +0000

While one might assume the happiest time in life is during the carefree days of childhood or the wild years of college, for most people it actually comes years after that. Friends Reunited surveyed people over 40 about when whether they were happiest as a child, as a college student or as a 33-year old. Over 70 [...]

What's America's Best Fast Food Chain?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:18:59 +0000

It there is one thing Americans like, it’s our food fast. Our great nation pioneered the fast food game, and judging from a new report from The Temkin Group we are doing a great job at it, if we do say so ourselves.

Can Online Relationships Be Considered Cheating? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:16:55 +0000

A good amount of time and energy on the internet is spent by folks trying to make some sort of romantic connection. Many of these relationship never make it offline, but they can be intense, nonetheless. Euro RSCG Worldwide asked 1,000 American adults a variety of questions about love and the world wide web, including [...]

New Phonebooks…Really? [POLL]

Tom Jordan — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:40:40 +0000

The past two day’s we have received two different phone books, one on the ground next to our mailbox and the other was actually shoved inside our mailbox. We don’t even have a “home” phone anymore. Haven’t since 2006. What a waste these books are today. With cell phones, who needs them anymore? I’m sure [...]

Is Text Messaging the Newest Cure for Addiction?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:56:12 +0000

It turns out suffers from alcohol dependency might be able to kick the habit by doing what comes natural… texting. Yup, a new study has found actual evidence that there may be a health benefit to text messaging.

Research with young problem drinkers found those who sent and received weekly text messages tracking their alcohol consumption drank less at the end of the 12-week program than they did at the beginning.

Americans Have Fewer Close Friends Compared to 25 Years Ago

Shauna Wright — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:45:58 +0000

While social media sites may have increased Americans’ overall number of acquaintances, new research slated for publication in a journal called ‘Social Networks’ shows the number of people we claim as close friends is now lower than it was 25 years ago.

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

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:26:07 +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 [...]

Fatty and Sugary Foods May Be as Addictive as Cocaine and Cigarettes

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:32:44 +0000

There is a growing body of evidence suggesting fatty and sugary foods rewire the brain in the same way drugs like cocaine and nicotine do, leading to addiction.

In recent studies, lab animals who have been fed a diet of sugary and fatty snacks show the classic signs of addiction, and brain scans of obese humans show the same disturbances in their reward circuits as the brains that are found in drug addicts.

Most Americans Think Crime Is Getting Worse — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:47:04 +0000

According to a new Gallup poll, 68 percent of Americans believe there is more crime than a year ago.

17 percent of the survey’s respondents reported there is less crime, and 8 percent believe the crime rate is unchanged. This marked the seventh year in a row that at least 67 percent of Americans answered crime is getting worse.

Which States Have the Highest and Lowest Rates of Mental Illness?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:34:54 +0000

Data from the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency (SAMHSA) suggests 20 percent of American adults — 44.5 million people — experienced some sort of mental illness over the last year.

The report defines “mental illness” as any sort of diagnosable mental, behavioral or emotional disorder that causes “substantial functional impairment” or requires treatment, and provides a list of how much of each state’s population has suffered such a disorder.