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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March 16's correlation

In general, 48 percent of people prefer pancakes to waffles. But among those who aren't fans of the serial comma, 64 percent prefer pancakes.

Based on a survey of 168 people who aren't fans of the serial comma and 601 people total.

March 15's correlation

In general, 59 percent of people think New Yorkers are cooler than Los Angelenos. But among those who would prefer a neat freak roommate to a messy one, 72 percent think New Yorkers are cooler.

Based on a survey of 318 people who would prefer a neat freak roommate and 524 people total.

March 14's correlation

In general, 39 percent of people have used the word "obsequious" in conversation. But among those who don't like their current bank, 56 percent have used the word "obsequious" in conversation.

Based on a survey of 107 people who don't like their current bank and 535 people in general.

March 13's correlation

In general, 45 percent of people subscribe to Netflix. But among those who consider themselves skilled Capri Sun pouch puncturers, 58 percent subscribe to Netflix.

Based on a survey of 218 people who are skilled Capri Sun pouch puncturers and 540 people in general.

March 12's correlation

In general, 42 percent of people have a negative opinion about homeschooling. But among those who like skim milk, 55 percent have a negative opinion about homeschooling.

Based on a survey of 228 people who like skim milk and 486 people total.

March 11's correlation

In general, 58 percent of people prefer their ice cream in a bowl rather than a cone. But among those who think the mainstream media have a liberal bias, 73 percent prefer their ice cream in a bowl.

Based on a survey of 161 people who think the mainstream media have a liberal bias and 460 people in general.

March 10's correlation

In general, 67 percent of people prefer PCs over Macs. But among those who think the song title "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" more closely represents their view than "All You Need Is Love," 80 percent prefer PCs.

Based on a survey of 232 people who think the song title "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" more closely represents their view than "All You Need Is Love" and 509 people total.

March 9's correlation

In general, 62 percent of people prefer bacon over sausage on breakfast sandwiches. But among those who feel more confident in dressy clothes than in comfortable clothes, 74 percent prefer bacon on breakfast sandwiches.

Based on a survey of 243 people who feel more confident in dressy clothes and 536 people in general.

March 8's correlation

In general, 46 percent of people are Lady Gaga fans. But among those who dislike pickles, only 32 percent are Lady Gaga fans.

Based on a survey of 126 people who don't like pickles and 598 people in general.

March 7's correlation

In general, 36 percent of people prefer their sandwiches cut into rectangles rather than triangles. But among those who have never taken a philosophy course, 49 percent prefer their sandwiches cut into rectangles.

Based on a survey of 273 people who have never taken a philosophy course and 608 people total.

March 6's correlation

In general, 67 percent of people like marshmallows in their hot chocolate. But among those who, when playing a game with a child, don't let the child win, 79 percent like marshmallows in their hot chocolate.

Based on a survey of 239 people who don't let the child win and 455 people in general.

March 5's correlation

In general, 49 percent of people like carbonated beverages more than non-carbonated beverages. But among those who prefer creamy, rather than oily, salad dressings, 61 percent prefer carbonated beverages.

Based on a survey of 266 people who prefer creamy salad dressings and 516 people in general.

March 4's correlation

In general, 23 percent of people would alert a stranger that his zipper was down. But among those who say they are good at haggling, 40 percent would alert a stranger that his zipper was down.

Based on a survey of 106 people who are good at haggling and 522 people in general.

March 3's correlation

In general, 32 percent of people describe themselves as overachievers. But among those who have served as ringbearers or flower girls at a wedding, 48 percent say they are overachievers.

Based on a survey of 136 people who have served as ringbearers or flower girls at a wedding and 600 people in general.

March 2's correlation

In general, 41 percent of people would rather act than direct. But among those who were thumb-suckers when they were children, 53 percent would rather act than direct.

Based on a survey of 176 people who were thumb-suckers and 606 people in general.

March 1's correlation

In general, 37 percent of people fear public speaking. But among those who would feel cheated out of birthdays if they were born on Feb. 29, 53 percent fear public speaking.

Based on a survey of 173 people who would feel cheated out of birthdays if they were born on Feb. 29 and 684 people in general.

February 29's correlation

In general, 20 percent of people like the idea of single-sex public schools. But among those who wouldn't want to know the sex of a baby before it's born, 35 percent like single-sex public schools.

Based on a survey of 283 people who wouldn't want to know the sex of a baby before it's born and 1030 people in general.

February 28's correlation

In general, 15 percent of people can tie a cherry stem into a knot with their tongue. But among those who prefer mittens over gloves, 34 percent can tie a cherry stem into a knot with their tongue.

Based on a survey of 94 people who prefer mittens over gloves and 540 people in general.

February 27's correlation

In general, 31 percent of people believe aliens don't exist. But among those who deal with bullies by killing 'em with kindness, 44 percent believe aliens don't exist.

Based on a survey of 237 people who deal with bullies by killing 'em with kindness and 476 people in general.

February 26's correlation

In general, 33 percent of people prefer emoticons with noses. But among those who prefer their ice cream in a cone rather than a bowl, 44 percent prefer emoticons with noses.

Based on a survey of 223 people who prefer their ice cream in a cone and 530 people in general.

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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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