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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February 20's correlation

In general, 60 percent of people prefer fabric couches to leather couches. But among those who find curly hair more attractive than straight hair, 75 percent prefer fabric couches.

Based on a survey of 154 people who find curly hair more attractive than straight hair and 405 people total.

February 19's correlation

In general, 26 percent of people say they wouldn't want to know the sex of their baby before it's born. But among those who think they would be better off if they weren't so stubborn, 39 percent wouldn't want to know the sex of a baby before it's born.

Based on a survey of 197 people who think they would be better off if they weren't so stubborn and 402 people total.

February 18's correlation

In general, 48 percent of people think men with mustaches are cool. But among those who enjoy role-playing games, 64 percent think men with mustaches are cool.

Based on a survey of 229 people who enjoy role-playing games and 402 people total.

February 17's correlation

In general, 49 percent of people have voted for a minor-party or write-in candidate. But among those who prefer tropical climates to tropical fruits, 67 percent have voted for a minor-party or write-in candidate.

Based on a survey of 138 people who prefer tropical climates to tropical fruits and 390 people total.

February 16's correlation

In general, 45 percent of people sometimes don't wash their hands after using a public restroom. But among those who say they can hold their breath longer than the average person, 64 percent sometimes don't wash their hands after using a public restroom.

Based on a survey of 138 people who say they can hold their breath longer than the average person and 381 people total.

February 15's correlation

In general, 55 percent of people like comedians who do celebrity impressions. But among those who have positive feelings about athletic scholarships, 69 percent like comedians who do celebrity impressions.

Based on a survey of 169 people who have positive feelings about athletic scholarships and 405 people total.

February 14's correlation

In general, 37 percent of people prefer their vitamins in gummi bear form. But among those who don't press the "door close" button after selecting their elevator floor, only 25 percent prefer their vitamins in gummi bear form.

Based on a survey of 227 people who don't press the "door close" button after selecting their elevator floor and 419 people total.

February 13's correlation

In general, 70 percent of people would support a smoking ban in all public places. But among those who are interested in sign language, 84 percent would support a smoking ban in all public places.

Based on a survey of 207 people who are interested in sign language and 433 people total.

February 12's correlation

In general, 62 percent of people prefer their brownies without nuts. But among those who don't think the next pope will be from Europe, 80 percent prefer their brownies without nuts.

Based on a survey of 105 people who don't think the next pope will be from Europe and 441 people total.

February 11's correlation

In general, 46 percent of people have looked at 'NSFW' stuff at work. But among those who root for Wile E. Coyote over the Roadrunner, 59 percent have looked at 'NSFW' stuff at work.

Based on a survey of 233 people who root for Wile E. Coyote over the Roadrunner and 434 people total.

February 10's correlation

In general, 33 percent of people say their friends are mostly of the opposite sex. But among those who tend to choose tails in a coin toss, 48 percent say their friends are mostly of the opposite sex.

Based on a survey of 147 people who tend to choose tails in a coin toss and 387 people total.

February 9's correlation

In general, 47 percent of people can burp at will. But among those who believe the chicken came before the egg, only 34 percent can burp at will.

Based on a survey of 143 people who believe the chicken came before the egg and 381 people total.

February 8's correlation

In general, 73 percent of people are fans of the serial comma. But among those who know who actress Felicia Day is, 86 percent are fans of the serial comma.

Based on a survey of 209 people who know who actress Felicia Day is and 425 people total.

February 7's correlation

In general, 65 percent of people think the world would be better off if people were 10 percent dumber but 20 percent kinder. But among those who don't believe women should be subject to the draft, 83 percent think the world would be better off if people were 10 percent dumber but 20 percent kinder.

Based on a survey of 124 people who don't believe women should be subject to the draft and 401 people total.

February 6's correlation

In general, 45 percent of people would rather have an interrobang than a smiley face as a designated key on their keyboard. But among those who have been pantsed in public, 71 percent would rather have an interrobang.

Based on a survey of 78 people who have been pantsed in public and 412 people total.

February 5's correlation

In general, 79 percent of people say their right hand does most of the work when they applaud. But among those who have a hard time with "who" vs. "whom", 94 percent say their right hand does most of the work.

Based on a survey of 130 people who have a hard time with "who" vs. "whom" and 408 people total.

February 4's correlation

In general, 49 percent of people say they deal with bullies by killing 'em with kindness. But among those who would want to visit the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum if they were to visit Gatlinburg, Tenn., 60 percent deal with bullies by killing 'em with kindness.

Based on a survey of 205 people who would want to visit the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg, Tenn. and 402 people total.

February 3's correlation

In general, 44 percent of people are involved in volunteer work. But among those who stay in the movie theater until the credits end, 56 percent are involved in volunteer work.

Based on a survey of 220 people who stay in the movie theater until the credits end and 383 people total.

February 2's correlation

In general, 48 percent of people say they would get their son circumcized. But among those who are rooting for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2013 Superbowl, 64 percent say they would get their son circumcized.

Based on a survey of 179 people who are rooting for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2013 Superbowl and 355 people total.

February 1's correlation

In general, 30 percent of people have solved a Rubik's Cube. But among those who prefer to be photographed from their right side, 45 percent have solved a Rubik's Cube.

Based on a survey of 170 people who prefer to be photographed from their right side and 360 people total.

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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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