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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September 23's correlation

In general, 59 percent of people love "A Christmas Story." But among those who like the thought of being in a management role, 73 percent love "A Christmas Story."

Based on a survey of 160 people who like the thought of being in a management role and 372 people total.

September 22's correlation

In general, 69 percent of people eat corn on the cob in rows, like a typewriter, rather than in a spiral pattern. But among those who use a washcloth or loofa when they shower, 84 percent eat corn on the cob in rows.

Based on a survey of 150 people who use a washcloth or loofa when they shower and 364 people total.

September 21's correlation

In general, 61 percent of people say they're good at keeping a straight face when they're pulling someone's leg. But among those who have reviewed a product on Amazon.com, 75 percent say they're good at keeping a straight face when they're pulling someone's leg.

Based on a survey of 160 people who have reviewed a product on Amazon.com and 361 people total.

September 20's correlation

In general, 41 percent of people like some other kind of candy more than they like chocolate candy. But among those who are interested in playing Grand Theft Auto V, 62 percent like some other kind of candy more than they like chocolate candy.

Based on a survey of 76 people who are interested in playing Grand Theft Auto V and 375 people total.

September 19's correlation

In general, 48 percent of people describe themselves as fast talkers. But among those who do not own a hat, 70 percent describe themselves as fast talkers.

Based on a survey of 77 people who do not own a hat and 401 people total.

September 18's correlation

In general, 33 percent of people prefer cooked carrots over raw. But among those with poor hearing, 49 percent prefer cooked carrots over raw.

Based on a survey of 116 people with poor hearing and 391 people total.

September 17's correlation

In general, 24 percent of people are bothered by the sight of blood. But among those who have experienced a significant weight loss, 38 percent are bothered by the sight of blood.

Based on a survey of 177 people who have experienced a significant weight loss and 407 people total.

September 16's correlation

In general, 33 percent of people say they would eat a tasty-looking burger made from flesh cloned from their own body. But among those who have a favorite brand of laundry detergent, only 17 percent would eat a tasty-looking burger made from flesh cloned from their own body.

Based on a survey of 140 people who have a favorite brand of laundry detergent and 393 people total.

September 15's correlation

In general, 51 percent of people have attended a wedding of a couple whom they didn't believe would last. But among those who own a telescope or binoculars, 70 percent have attended a wedding of a couple whom they didn't believe would last.

Based on a survey of 162 people who own a telescope or binoculars and 365 people total.

September 14's correlation

In general, 36 percent of people prefer "okay" over "OK." But among those who have never hailed a taxi cab, 54 percent prefer "okay" over "OK."

Based on a survey of 120 people who have never hailed a taxi cab and 360 people total.

September 13's correlation

In general, 33 percent of people understand the word "conception" to mean implantation rather than fertilization. But among those who'd rather eat bran without the raisins than raisins without the bran, 48 percent understand the word "conception" to mean implantation.

Based on a survey of 138 people who'd rather eat bran without the raisins than raisins without the bran and 383 people total.

September 12's correlation

In general, 62 percent of people say they prefer tropical fruits to tropical climates. But among those whose favorite furniture store is Ikea, 79 percent say they prefer tropical fruits to tropical climates.

Based on a survey of 95 people whose favorite furniture store is Ikea and 360 people total.

September 11's correlation

In general, 63 percent of people doodle infrequently. But among those who say their most traumatic experience occurred during childhood, rather than adulthood, 76 percent doodle infrequently.

Based on a survey of 156 people who say their most traumatic experience occurred during childhood and 370 people total.

September 10's correlation

In general, 53 percent of people prefer lemonade to iced tea. But among those who say their taste in clothing is very eclectic, 72 percent prefer lemonade to iced tea.

Based on a survey of 102 people who say their taste in clothing is very eclectic and 387 people total.

September 9's correlation

In general, 61 percent of people say they do not have an above-average libido. But among those who dislike horseradish, 77 percent say they do not have an above-average libido.

Based on a survey of 148 people who dislike horseradish and 403 people total.

September 8's correlation

In general, 41 percent of people say their middle toes are longer than either adjacent toe. But among those who say night lights are for everyone, not just for kids, only 28 percent say their middle toes are longer than either adjacent toe.

Based on a survey of 161 people who say night lights are for everyone, not just for kids, and 371 people total.

September 7's correlation

In general, 25 percent of people prefer to dry their hands with air dryers rather than paper towels in public restrooms. But among those who have gone kayaking, 37 percent prefer to dry their hands with air dryers in public restrooms.

Based on a survey of 153 people who have gone kayaking and 369 people total.

September 6's correlation

In general, 42 percent of people regularly eat yogurt. But among those who prefer watermelon with seeds over seedless watermelon, 59 percent regularly eat yogurt.

Based on a survey of 123 people who prefer watermelon with seeds over seedless watermelon and 370 people total.

September 5's correlation

In general, 36 percent of people say they get stressed about the holidays. But among those who would rather spend a day at a botanical garden than a zoo, 57 percent get stressed about the holidays.

Based on a survey of 117 people who would rather spend a day at a botanical garden than a zoo and 389 people total.

September 4's correlation

In general, 41 percent of people find curly hair more attractive than straight hair. But among those who own tank tops, 55 percent find curly hair more attractive.

Based on a survey of 170 people who own tank tops and 410 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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