Correlated uncovers surprising connections between seemingly unrelated things, and you can help by answering the weekly poll. At the end of the week, we'll tally up all the poll responses and compare the results to all of the previous polls. Check back to see which answers have the strongest correlation.

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August 29's correlation

In general, 31 percent of people say the person they are in love with is not in love with them. But among those who would rather have a large nose than ears that stick out, 46 percent say the person they are in love with is not in love with them.

Based on a survey of 128 people who would rather have a large nose than ears that stick out and 369 people total.

August 28's correlation

In general, 36 percent of people don't like having their feet massaged. But among those who are OK with eating cheese from a spray can, 50 percent don't like having their feet massaged.

Based on a survey of 140 people who are OK with eating cheese from a spray can and 381 people total.

August 27's correlation

In general, 67 percent of people prefer silence when they sleep. But among those who regularly weigh themselves, 79 percent prefer silence when they sleep.

Based on a survey of 160 people who regularly weigh themselves and 409 people total.

August 26's correlation

In general, 51 percent of people think Mariah Carey has more talent than Christina Aguilera. But among those who say they're better at matching a pitch than matching a rhythm, 66 percent think Mariah Carey has more talent than Christina Aguilera.

Based on a survey of 112 people who are better at matching a pitch than matching a rhythm and 375 people total.

August 25's correlation

In general, 58 percent of people think it's gross for parents to kiss their adult children on the lips. But among those who don't believe that normative gender roles are just a cultural construct, 76 percent think it's gross for parents to kiss their adult children on the lips.

Based on a survey of 131 people who don't believe that normative gender roles are just a cultural construct and 362 people total.

August 24's correlation

In general, 52 percent of people prefer green grapes to purple grapes. But among those who have never changed a tire, 69 percent prefer green grapes to purple grapes.

Based on a survey of 129 people who have never changed a tire and 406 people total.

August 22's correlation

In general, 26 percent of people prefer acetaminophen to ibuprofen for minor pain. But among those who find wind chimes to be annoying, 40 percent prefer acetaminophen.

Based on a survey of 102 people who find wind chimes to be annoying and 377 people total.

August 21's correlation

In general, 50 percent of people ball up their socks to fold them. But among those who would never date someone who has a criminal record, only 31 percent ball up their socks to fold them.

Based on a survey of 91 people who would never date someone who has a criminal record and 377 people total.

August 20's correlation

In general, 48 percent of people say they would get their son circumcized. But among those who would rather have James Earl Jones narrate their life than Morgan Freeman, 62 percent would get their son circumcized.

Based on a survey of 142 people who would rather have James Earl Jones narrate their life than Morgan Freeman and 364 people total.

August 19's correlation

In general, 51 percent of people think it's okay to date your boss. But among those who say that if a genie granted them three wishes with no expiration date, they would use them all up quickly rather than saving them for emergencies, 67 percent think it's okay to date your boss.

Based on a survey of 110 people who say that if a genie granted them three wishes with no expiration date, they would use them all up quickly and 379 people total.

August 18's correlation

In general, 55 percent of people would rather have loud farts than stinky farts. But among those who think couples should be legally required to complete premarital counseling before getting married, 73 percent would rather have loud farts than stinky farts.

Based on a survey of 89 people who think couples should be legally required to complete premarital counseling before getting married and 331 people total.

August 17's correlation

In general, 63 percent of people find power naps helpful. But among those who describe themselves as easily excited, only 46 percent find power naps helpful.

Based on a survey of 117 people who are easily excited and 345 people total.

August 16's correlation

In general, 16 percent of people have tattoos. But among those who prefer Miss Piggy over Kermit the Frog, 47 percent have tattoos.

Based on a survey of 56 people who prefer Miss Piggy over Kermit the Frog and 371 people total.

August 15's correlation

In general, 65 percent of people say they tend to overeat at buffets. But among those who are Foo Fighters fans, 78 percent say they tend to overeat at buffets.

Based on a survey of 150 people who are Foo Fighters fans and 356 people total.

August 14's correlation

In general, 41 percent of people say they'd want to know the date on which they will die, if they had the opportunity to find out. But among those who say that if a person dislikes them, it's generally because they know their true character all too well, 65 percent would want to know the date on which they will die.

Based on a survey of 94 people who say that if a person dislikes them, it's generally because they know their true character all too well and 372 people total.

August 13's correlation

In general, 36 percent of people think couples should use traditional wedding vows, rather than writing their own. But among those whose father was absent, estranged, or emotionally distant during their childhood, only 22 percent think couples should use traditional wedding vows.

Based on a survey of 118 people whose father was absent, estranged, or emotionally distant during their childhood and 394 people total.

August 12's correlation

In general, 66 percent of people say they are more likely to sneeze into their sleeve than their hand. But among those who think their internal clock is not very accurate, 79 percent are more likely to sneeze into their sleeve.

Based on a survey of 114 people who say their internal clock is not very accurate and 384 people total.

August 11's correlation

In general, 41 percent of people say they'd rather have a flamingo than a giraffe as their wisecracking sidekick in an otherwise realistic movie about their life. But among those who dislike cotton candy, 55 percent would rather have a flamingo.

Based on a survey of 111 people who don't like cotton candy and 364 people total.

August 10's correlation

In general, 54 percent of people prefer that the open end of their pillowcase face the outside of the bed. But among those who are more interested in foosball than football, 72 percent prefer that the open end of their pillowcase face the outside of the bed.

Based on a survey of 124 people who are more interested in foosball than football and 345 people total.

August 9's correlation

In general, 55 percent of people say they have thick hair. But among those who prefer Good & Plenties over Mike and Ikes, only 36 percent say they have thick hair.

Based on a survey of 114 people who prefer Good & Plenties over Mike and Ikes and 305 people total.

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About Correlated

Are apartment dwellers more likely to read comic books? Do people who square dance have higher-than-average auto accident rates? Are people who drive domestic cars more likely to prefer Coke over Pepsi?

Correlated helps discover surprising correlations between seemingly unrelated things.

By answering each day's survey question, you'll help us make new correlations.

At the end of the day, the results of the survey are compared with the results of all previous surveys, and the two outcomes with the strongest link are highlighted. (Learn more about how this is calculated)

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