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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August 13's correlation

In general, 36 percent of people think couples should use traditional wedding vows, rather than writing their own. But among those whose father was absent, estranged, or emotionally distant during their childhood, only 22 percent think couples should use traditional wedding vows.

Based on a survey of 118 people whose father was absent, estranged, or emotionally distant during their childhood and 394 people total.

August 12's correlation

In general, 66 percent of people say they are more likely to sneeze into their sleeve than their hand. But among those who think their internal clock is not very accurate, 79 percent are more likely to sneeze into their sleeve.

Based on a survey of 114 people who say their internal clock is not very accurate and 384 people total.

August 11's correlation

In general, 41 percent of people say they'd rather have a flamingo than a giraffe as their wisecracking sidekick in an otherwise realistic movie about their life. But among those who dislike cotton candy, 55 percent would rather have a flamingo.

Based on a survey of 111 people who don't like cotton candy and 364 people total.

August 10's correlation

In general, 54 percent of people prefer that the open end of their pillowcase face the outside of the bed. But among those who are more interested in foosball than football, 72 percent prefer that the open end of their pillowcase face the outside of the bed.

Based on a survey of 124 people who are more interested in foosball than football and 345 people total.

August 9's correlation

In general, 55 percent of people say they have thick hair. But among those who prefer Good & Plenties over Mike and Ikes, only 36 percent say they have thick hair.

Based on a survey of 114 people who prefer Good & Plenties over Mike and Ikes and 305 people total.

August 8's correlation

In general, 54 percent of people prefer kickball over dodgeball. But among those who prefer chemistry to physics, 73 percent prefer kickball over dodgeball.

Based on a survey of 111 people who prefer chemistry to physics and 377 people total.

August 7's correlation

In general, 62 percent of people prefer fabric couches over leather couches. But among those who have been to a party that was broken up by the cops, 81 percent prefer fabric couches.

Based on a survey of 120 people who have been to a party that was broken up by the cops and 397 people total.

August 6's correlation

In general, 46 percent of people would rather be called a nerd than a geek. But among those who would rather be a portrait photographer than a landscape photographer, 67 percent would rather be called a nerd than a geek.

Based on a survey of 91 people who would rather be a portrait photographer than a landscape photographer and 377 people total.

August 5's correlation

In general, 78 percent of people say they always give a server a tip, even if the service is poor. But among those who prefer their gravy thin and soupy rather than thick and gloopy, 94 percent always give a server a tip, even if the service is poor.

Based on a survey of 90 people who prefer their gravy thin and soupy rather than thick and gloopy and 368 people total.

August 4's correlation

In general, 46 percent of people have had pink eye. But among those who have eaten in a diner at 4 a.m., 59 percent have had pink eye.

Based on a survey of 171 people who have eaten in a diner at 4 a.m. and 365 people total.

August 3's correlation

In general, 25 percent of people prefer the term "lightning bug" over "firefly." But among those whose high schools had a large marching band program, 41 percent prefer the term "lightning bug" over "firefly."

Based on a survey of 125 people whose high schools had a large marching band program and 348 people total.

August 2's correlation

In general, 44 percent of people don't show their teeth when they smile for photos. But among those who like to ascend stairs two at a time, 58 percent don't show their teeth when they smile for photos.

Based on a survey of 128 people who like to ascend stairs two at a time and 378 people total.

August 1's correlation

In general, 31 percent of people prefer sprinkles on their ice cream cones. But among those who would rather do a series of several more modest mini vacations than save up for an extravagant vacation, only 20 percent prefer sprinkles on their ice cream cones.

Based on a survey of 170 people who would rather do a series of several more modest mini vacations than save up for an extravagant vacation and 364 people total.

July 31's correlation

In general, 24 percent of people would rather be close to the screen at a movie theater. But among those who have ridden a pogo stick, 37 percent would rather be close to the screen at a movie theater.

Based on a survey of 161 people who have ridden a pogo stick and 411 people total.

July 30's correlation

In general, 59 percent of people have square-danced. But among those who have read at least one of William Faulkner's works, 77 percent have square-danced.

Based on a survey of 137 people who have read at least one of William Faulkner's works and 408 people total.

July 29's correlation

In general, 69 percent of people say they have bad handwriting. But among those who use the phrase "a couple" to mean "a few," rather than exactly two of something, 81 percent say they have bad handwriting.

Based on a survey of 157 people who use the phrase "a couple" to mean "a few," rather than exactly two of something, and 398 people total.

July 28's correlation

In general, 39 percent of people have a higher opinion of Apple's iOS than Android. But among those who are fans of Jim Carrey, 57 percent have a higher opinion of Apple's iOS.

Based on a survey of 130 people who are fans of Jim Carrey and 353 people total.

July 27's correlation

In general, 58 percent of people prefer reptiles to amphibians. But among those with brown eyes, 73 percent prefer reptiles to amphibians.

Based on a survey of 127 people with brown eyes and 371 people total.

July 26's correlation

In general, 36 percent of people oppose the "cry it out" approach to child sleep issues. But among those whose parents or grandparents are immigrants, 54 percent oppose the "cry it out" approach to child sleep issues.

Based on a survey of 107 people whose parents or grandparents are immigrants and 383 people total.

July 25's correlation

In general, 17 percent of people have bumper stickers on their vehicle. But among those who use Craigslist, 31 percent have bumper stickers on their vehicle.

Based on a survey of 169 people who use Craigslist and 405 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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