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 10's correlation

In general, 57 percent of people think Friday night is a better night to party than Saturday night. But among those who say grace before meals, 83 percent think Friday night is a better night to party than Saturday night.

Based on a survey of 77 people who say grace before meals and 427 people total.

August 9's correlation

In general, 27 percent of people say they would feel cheated out of birthdays if they were born on Feb. 29. But among those who have food allergies, 47 percent would feel cheated out of birthdays if they were born on Feb. 29.

Based on a survey of 101 people who have food allergies and 440 people total.

August 8's correlation

In general, 45 percent of people are fans of "Arrested Development." But among those who have used Priceline's "Name Your Own Price" feature to book hotels or travel, 75 percent are fans of "Arrested Development."

Based on a survey of 52 people who have used Priceline's "Name Your Own Price" feature to book hotels or travel and 408 people total.

August 6's correlation

In general, 37 percent of people have a favorite brand of laundry detergent. But among those who say they would recognize a picture of scientist Marie Curie, 51 percent have a favorite brand of laundry detergent.

Based on a survey of 223 people who say they would recognize a picture of scientist Marie Curie and 502 people total.

August 5's correlation

In general, 34 percent of people say that every once in a while, they just get a hankering for some long division. But among those who are more likely to say "woman president" than "female president," 54 percent say that every once in a while, they just get a hankering for some long division.

Based on a survey of 117 people who are more likely to say "woman president" than "female president" and 489 people total.

August 4's correlation

In general, 68 percent of people have received CPR training. But among those who have a favorite burger joint, 82 percent have received CPR training.

Based on a survey of 221 people who have a favorite burger joint and 486 people total.

August 3's correlation

In general, 37 percent of people like Bert more than Ernie. But among those who enjoy movies based on comic books less than the comic books they were based on, 60 percent like Bert more than Ernie.

Based on a survey of 116 people who enjoy movies based on comic books less than the comic books they were based on and 401 people total.

August 2's correlation

In general, 42 percent of people would rather attend a small college than a big university. But among those who did not have their own room for most or all of their childhood, 64 percent would rather attend a small college than a big university.

Based on a survey of 121 people who did not have their own room for most or all of their childhood and 458 people total.

August 1's correlation

In general, 33 percent of people would rather have a personal chef than a maid. But among those whose favorite musical artist or band is not still touring, 50 percent would rather have a personal chef than a maid.

Based on a survey of 135 people whose favorite musical artist or band is not still touring and 475 people total.

July 31's correlation

In general, 24 percent of people prefer to dry their hands with air dryers, rather than paper towels, in public restrooms. But among those who aren't good at cracking eggs, 44 percent prefer to dry their hands with air dryers in public restrooms.

Based on a survey of 120 people who aren't good at cracking eggs and 514 people total.

July 30's correlation

In general, 48 percent of people would rather be put in charge of a room full of primary schoolers than a room full of high schoolers. But among those who say they are strongly irritated by other people's fidgeting, 65 percent would rather be put in charge of a room full of primary schoolers than a room full of high schoolers.

Based on a survey of 169 people who are strongly irritated by other people's fidgeting and 513 people total.

July 29's correlation

In general, 47 percent of people are fans of actor Daniel Day-Lewis. But among those who order Chinese takeout regularly, 69 percent are fans of actor Daniel Day-Lewis.

Based on a survey of 122 people who order Chinese takeout regularly and 529 people total.

July 28's correlation

In general, 42 percent of people say they and their parents have substantially different political opinions. But among those who had a part-time job during high school, 59 percent say they and their parents have substantially different political opinions.

Based on a survey of 181 people who had a part-time job during high school and 420 people total.

July 27's correlation

In general, 39 percent of people like soggy cereal. But among those who don't drink water unless nothing else is available, 60 percent like soggy cereal.

Based on a survey of 94 people who don't drink water unless nothing else is available and 468 people total.

July 26's correlation

In general, 69 percent of people claim to be adept at using chopsticks. But among those who say it doesn't take a lot to convince them to dance, 88 percent claim to be adept at using chopsticks.

Based on a survey of 129 people who say it doesn't take a lot to convince them to dance and 353 people total.

July 25's correlation

In general, 27 percent of people would prefer to spend an evening with Michelle Obama rather than Barack Obama. But among those who can recite, from memory, at least one poem longer than a limerick, 42 percent would prefer to spend an evening with Michelle Obama rather than Barack Obama.

Based on a survey of 135 people who can recite, from memory, at least one poem longer than a limerick and 381 people total.

July 24's correlation

In general, 30 percent of people subscribe to one or more magazines. But among those who find Irish accents to be especially attractive, 49 percent subscribe to one or more magazines.

Based on a survey of 262 people who find Irish accents to be especially attractive and 455 people total.

July 23's correlation

In general, 69 percent of people like butter on their movie popcorn. But among those who write lowercase u without a stem, 88 percent like butter on their movie popcorn.

Based on a survey of 103 people who write lowercase u without a stem and 440 people total.

July 22's correlation

In general, 29 percent of people find it harder to forgive than ask for forgiveness. But among those who don't follow a certain sequence when they brush their teeth, 46 percent find it harder to forgive than ask for forgiveness.

Based on a survey of 176 people who don't follow a certain sequence when they brush their teeth and 494 people total.

July 21's correlation

In general, 69 percent of people say they are adept at using chopsticks. But among those who like reggae music, 83 percent say they are adept at using chopsticks.

Based on a survey of 238 people who like reggae music and 501 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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