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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January 21's correlation

In general, 42 percent of people prefer their bedsheets to be tucked. But among those who have a job in which they are constantly interacting with the public, 63 percent prefer their bedsheets to be tucked.

Based on a survey of 98 people who have a job in which they are constantly interacting with the public and 376 people total.

January 20's correlation

In general, 44 percent of people don't have close personal ties to the place where they currently live. But among those who dislike cold pizza, 58 percent don't have close personal ties to the place where they currently live.

Based on a survey of 136 people who don't like cold pizza and 417 people total.

January 18's correlation

In general, 69 percent of people eat corn on the cob in rows, like a typewriter, rather than in a spiral. But among those who say their icy stare has above-average iciness, 84 percent eat corn on the cob in rows, like a typewriter.

Based on a survey of 123 people whose icy stare has above-average iciness and 341 people total.

January 17's correlation

In general, 36 percent of people find driving on back roads more stressful highway driving. But among those who dislike shredded wheat, 51 percent find driving on back roads more stressful highway driving.

Based on a survey of 115 people who don't like shredded wheat and 342 people total.

January 16's correlation

In general, 49 percent of people describe themselves as closer to thin than plump. But among those who enjoy fielding more than batting when playing ball, only 31 percent say they're closer to thin than plump.

Based on a survey of 113 people who enjoy fielding more than batting and 366 people total.

January 15's correlation

In general, 49 percent of people like the smell of suntan lotion. But among those who don't know what 1337 means, 65 percent like the smell of suntan lotion.

Based on a survey of 141 people who don't know what 1337 means and 398 people total.

January 14's correlation

In general, 57 percent of people prefer old William Shatner to young William Shatner. But among those who really wish that hand shaking were not a social custom, 75 percent prefer old William Shatner.

Based on a survey of 121 people who really wish that hand shaking were not a social custom and 377 people total.

January 13's correlation

In general, 28 percent of people would not consider a face transplant if theirs were severely disfigured. But among those who don't twiddle their pens and pencils, 44 percent would not consider a face transplant if theirs were severely disfigured.

Based on a survey of 155 people who don't find it hard to not twiddle their pens and pencils and 411 people total.

January 12's correlation

In general, 57 percent of people prefer answering tomorrow's poll over reading today's correlation on Correlated. But among those who are fans of actor Joel McHale, 74 percent prefer answering tomorrow's poll over reading today's correlation on Correlated.

Based on a survey of 113 people who are fans of actor Joel McHale and 378 people total.

January 11's correlation

In general, 48 percent of people have had at least one horrible roommate. But among those who have a talent for coming up with creative insults, 70 percent have had at least one horrible roommate.

Based on a survey of 112 people who have a talent for coming up with creative insults and 354 people total.

January 10's correlation

In general, 53 percent of people prefer their ice cream in a bowl rather than a cone. But among those who say that dishwashing is one of their least favorite chores, 70 percent prefer their ice cream in a bowl.

Based on a survey of 121 people who say that dishwashing is one of their least favorite chores and 358 people total.

January 9's correlation

In general, 59 percent of people find straight hair more attractive than curly hair. But among those who draw two separate circles to write the number eight, 80 percent find straight hair more attractive than curly hair.

Based on a survey of 67 people who draw two separate circles to write the number eight and 412 people total.

January 8's correlation

In general, 41 percent of people think Internet addiction is not a genuine addiction like drugs or alcohol. But among those who write the number 5 using one continuous motion, 54 percent think Internet addiction is not a genuine addiction like drugs or alcohol.

Based on a survey of 168 people who write the number 5 using one continuous motion and 405 people total.

January 7's correlation

In general, 30 percent of people say they are light sleepers. But among those who don't enjoy sudoku puzzles, 48 percent say they're light sleepers.

Based on a survey of 130 people who don't enjoy sudoku puzzles and 433 people total.

January 5's correlation

In general, 23 percent of people have had to deal with a cockroach infestation. But among those who (audibly) talk to themselves a lot, 39 percent have had to deal with a cockroach infestation.

Based on a survey of 175 people who (audibly) talk to themselves a lot and 397 people total.

January 4's correlation

In general, 28 percent of people wash new clothes before they wear them. But among those who don't like the combination of marshmallow and chocolate, 48 percent wash new clothes before they wear them.

Based on a survey of 100 people who don't like the combination of marshmallow and chocolate and 372 people total.

January 3's correlation

In general, 43 percent of people say their right thumb is on the outside when they fold their hands. But among those who are especially sensitive to perfume/cologne smells, 60 percent say their right thumb is on the outside when they fold their hands.

Based on a survey of 120 people who say they are especially sensitive to perfume/cologne smells and 351 people total.

January 2's correlation

In general, 39 percent of people are OK with eating cheese from a spray can. But among those who prefer practical joke gifts over practical gifts, 62 percent are OK with eating cheese from a spray can.

Based on a survey of 44 people who prefer practical joke gifts over practical gifts and 367 people total.

January 1's correlation

In general, 51 percent of people say they have achieved success in both their personal and professional lives. But among those who are more likely to pronounce spinach as "spin-idge" than "spin-itch," 77 percent say they've achieved success in both their personal and professional lives.

Based on a survey of 53 people who are more likely to pronounce spinach as "spin-idge" than "spin-itch" and 337 people total.

December 31's correlation

In general, 29 percent of people say they have a lot of Jewish friends. But among those who are good at small talk, 57 percent say they have a lot of Jewish friends.

Based on a survey of 97 people who are good at small talk and 364 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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