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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September 24's correlation

In general, 41 percent of people say they're cat-lovers. But among those who have dated someone their family has disapproved of, 55 percent are cat-lovers.

Based on a survey of 157 people who have dated someone their family has disapproved of and 436 people total.

September 23's correlation

In general, 35 percent of people have taken a graduate-level admissions test. But among those who would not consider a face transplant if theirs were severely disfigured, 54 percent have taken a graduate-level admissions test.

Based on a survey of 122 people who would not consider a face transplant if theirs were severely disfigured and 423 people total.

September 22's correlation

In general, 59 percent of people say they are good at keeping a straight face when they're pulling someone's leg. But among those who dislike lentil soup, 75 percent say they are good at keeping a straight face when they're pulling someone's leg.

Based on a survey of 154 people who dislike lentil soup and 437 people total.

September 21's correlation

In general, 69 percent of people say they are adept at using chopsticks. But among those who tend to second-guess to their decisions, 84 percent say they are adept at using chopsticks.

Based on a survey of 152 people who tend to second-guess to their decisions and 387 people total.

September 20's correlation

In general, 42 percent of people regularly put mustard on foods. But among those who prefer music that changes their mood rather than music that matches their mood, 63 percent regularly put mustard on foods.

Based on a survey of 81 people who prefer music that changes their mood rather than music that matches their mood and 383 people total.

September 19's correlation

In general, 65 percent of people prefer pistachios in the shell. But among those who dislike candy corn, 79 percent prefer pistachios in the shell.

Based on a survey of 163 people who dislike candy corn and 449 people total.

September 18's correlation

In general, 15 percent of people wear, or have worn, a cell phone holster. But among those who have dated someone whose family disapproved of them, 31 percent wear, or have worn, a cell phone holster.

Based on a survey of 122 people who have dated someone whose family disapproved of them and 437 people total.

September 17's correlation

In general, 39 percent of people are OK with eating cheese from a spray can. But among those who have made a purchase at a Radio Shack in the past five years, 55 percent are OK with eating cheese from a spray can.

Based on a survey of 169 people who have made a purchase at a Radio Shack in the past five years and 440 people total.

September 16's correlation

In general, 33 percent of people chew on their pens/pencils. But among those who don't identify themselves by name in their voicemail greeting, only 14 percent chew on their pens/pencils.

Based on a survey of 137 people who don't identify themselves by name in their voicemail greeting and 430 people total.

September 15's correlation

In general, 32 percent of people are better pantomimers than guessers when playing charades. But among those who say they would attend a clown school if given the opportunity, 56 percent are better pantomimers than guessers when playing charades.

Based on a survey of 80 people who would attend a clown school, given the opportunity and 452 people total.

September 14's correlation

In general, 44 percent of people prefer regular tag over freeze tag. But among those who enjoy gardening, 61 percent prefer regular tag over freeze tag.

Based on a survey of 147 people who enjoy gardening and 418 people total.

September 13's correlation

In general, 73 percent of people stay seated to wipe. But among those who say they're embarrassed about their weaknesses, 89 percent stay seated to wipe.

Based on a survey of 125 people who say they're ashamed about their weaknesses and 369 people total.

September 12's correlation

In general, 35 percent of people say they are terrible liars. But among those who regularly shop at Target, 50 percent say they are terrible liars.

Based on a survey of 151 people who regularly shop at Target and 450 people total.

September 11's correlation

In general, 60 percent of people would rather have ears that stick out than a large nose. But among those who prefer games of chance over games of strategy, 80 percent would rather have ears that stick out than a large nose.

Based on a survey of 84 people who prefer games of chance over games of strategy and 458 people total.

September 10's correlation

In general, 42 percent of people have ridden a pogo stick. But among those who are interested in attending Mardi Gras in New Orleans, 58 percent have ridden a pogo stick.

Based on a survey of 160 people who are interested in attending Mardi Gras in New Orleans and 463 people total.

September 9's correlation

In general, 51 percent of people say they're more likely to describe themselves as plump rather than thin. But among those who get nervous going over large bridges, 71 percent are more likely to describe themselves as plump rather than thin.

Based on a survey of 108 people who get nervous going over large bridges and 453 people total.

September 8's correlation

In general, 59 percent of people can read music. But among those who have a case of the Mondays every Monday, 79 percent can read music.

Based on a survey of 113 people who have a case of the Mondays every Monday and 451 people total.

September 7's correlation

In general, 57 percent of people say their favorite kind of rice is not fried rice. But among those who claim to be good at wrapping presents, 72 percent say their favorite kind of rice is not fried rice.

Based on a survey of 206 people who are good at wrapping presents and 483 people total.

September 5's correlation

In general, 66 percent of people think Slash is a better rock guitarist name than The Edge. But among those who say they are willing to grovel a little to get what they want, 80 percent think Slash is a better rock guitarist name than The Edge.

Based on a survey of 210 people who say they are willing to grovel a little to get what they want and 449 people total.

September 4's correlation

In general, 21 percent of people say they'd rather be close to the screen at the movie theater than far back. But among those who tend to have boring dreams, 36 percent would rather be close to the screen.

Based on a survey of 125 people who tend to have boring dreams and 467 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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