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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May 19's correlation

In general, 49 percent of people like carbonated beverages more than non-carbonated beverages. But among those who own leather clothing, 61 percent prefer carbonated beverages.

Based on a survey of 196 people who own leather clothing and 477 people total.

May 18's correlation

In general, 26 percent of people wouldn't want to know the sex of a baby before it's born. But among those who would prefer fame over fortune, 48 percent wouldn't want to know the sex of a baby before it's born.

Based on a survey of 66 people who would prefer fame over fortune and 551 people total.

May 17's correlation

In general, 52 percent of people prefer their peas sans pod. But among those who like cooked carrots more than raw carrots, 66 percent prefer their peas sans pod.

Based on a survey of 188 people who prefer cooked carrots over raw and 589 people total.

May 16's correlation

In general, 58 percent of people fold, rather than wad up, their toilet paper. But among those who are good at making paper airplanes, 70 percent fold their toilet paper.

Based on a survey of 303 people who are good at making paper airplanes and 538 people total.

May 15's correlation

In general, 53 percent of people say they dine out frequently. But among those who prefer Jake Gyllenhaal's movies to Maggie Gyllenhaal's, 67 percent dine out frequently.

Based on a survey of 263 people who prefer Jake Gyllenhaal's movies to Maggie Gyllenhaal's and 566 people total.

May 14's correlation

In general, 68 percent of people would rather compete on "Jeopardy" than "Wheel of Fortune." But among those who would prefer an interrobang over a smiley face as a designated key on their keyboard, 80 percent would rather compete on "Jeopardy."

Based on a survey of 248 people who would rather have an interrobang than a smiley face as a designated key on their keyboard and 564 people total.

May 13's correlation

In general, 65 percent of people have eaten venison. But among those who have mistakenly used the public restroom of the opposite sex, 80 percent have eaten venison.

Based on a survey of 186 people who have mistakenly used the public restroom of the opposite sex and 579 people total.

May 12's correlation

In general, 61 percent of people have had wisdom teeth extracted. But among those who have their best friend's phone number memorized, 75 percent have had wisdom teeth extracted.

Based on a survey of 215 people who have their best friend's phone number memorized and 520 people total.

May 11's correlation

In general, 61 percent of people want to be cremated when they die. But among those who admire actor-turned-California-governor Arnold Schwarzenegger more than actor-turned-California-governor Ronald Reagan, 76 percent want to be cremated.

Based on a survey of 207 people who admire Arnold Schwarzenegger more than Ronald Reagan and 523 people total.

May 10's correlation

In general, 66 percent of people are bad at imitating foreign accents. But among those who would rather be the world's most talented visual artist than the world's most talented musician, 78 percent are bad at imitating foreign accents.

Based on a survey of 160 people who would prefer to be the world's most talented visual artist and 517 people total.

May 9's correlation

In general, 40 percent of people say they're good at remembering birthdays and anniversaries. But among those who say the time 9:45 as "quarter to ten," 55 percent say they're good at remembering birthdays and anniversaries.

Based on a survey of 149 people who say the time 9:45 as "quarter to ten" and 530 people total.

May 8's correlation

In general, 57 percent of people describe their temperament as unflappable. But among those who think children keep you young, 71 percent describe their temperament as unflappable.

Based on a survey of 230 people who think children keep you young and 538 people total.

May 7's correlation

In general, 55 percent of people think turducken sounds delicious. But among those who prefer multi-flavored Slurpees to single-flavored Slurpees, 75 percent think turducken sounds delicious.

Based on a survey of 101 people who prefer multi-flavored Slurpees and 520 people total.

May 6's correlation

In general, 41 percent of people describe themselves as blunt. But among those who can perform a handstand, 58 percent say they're blunt.

Based on a survey of 118 people who can perform a handstand and 565 people total.

May 5's correlation

In general, 22 percent of people have a positive opinion about breast implants. But among those who have run a marathon, or are interested in running one, 44 percent have a positive opinion about breast implants.

Based on a survey of 105 people who have run a marathon, or are interested in running one, and 516 people total.

May 4's correlation

In general, 30 percent of people describe themselves as engineers. But among those who say they aren't refreshed by power naps, only 19 percent are engineers.

Based on a survey of 207 people who aren't refreshed by power naps and 543 people total.

May 3's correlation

In general, 43 percent of people have a negative opinion about homeschooling. But among those who show their teeth when they smile for photos, 55 percent have a negative opinion about homeschooling.

Based on a survey of 299 people who show their teeth when they smile for photos and 545 people total.

May 2's correlation

In general, 57 percent of people are interested in genealogy. But among those who have honked for a "Honk if you ..." bumper sticker, 77 percent are interested in genealogy.

Based on a survey of 105 people who have honked for a "Honk if you ..." bumper sticker and 574 people total.

May 1's correlation

In general, 66 percent of people have a best friend. But among those who don't like techno music, only 53 percent have a best friend.

Based on a survey of 267 people who don't like techno music and 491 people total.

April 30's correlation

In general, 59 percent of people say their primary home computer is a laptop. But among those whose political opinions are substantially different than those of their parents, only 46 percent say their primary home computer is a laptop.

Based on a survey of 227 people whose political opinions are substantially different than those of their parents and 554 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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