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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October 3's correlation

In general, 68 percent of people like detective fiction. But among those who aren't good at sneaking up on people, 84 percent like detective fiction.

Based on a survey of 103 those who aren't good at sneaking up on people and 353 people total.

October 2's correlation

In general, 45 percent of people think clowns are fun. But among those who are bothered more by well-founded negative criticism than unfounded negative criticism, 72 percent think clowns are fun.

Based on a survey of 86 people who are bothered more by well-founded negative criticism than unfounded negative criticism and 396 people total.

October 1's correlation

In general, 34 percent of people say their butt is the last thing they wash when they shower. But among those who tend to work at a steady pace, rather than in bursts, 56 percent say their butt is the last thing they wash when they shower.

Based on a survey of 89 people who tend to work at a steady pace, rather than in bursts, and 400 people total.

September 30's correlation

In general, 60 percent of people have discharged a firearm. But among those who regularly read The Onion, 82 percent have discharged a firearm.

Based on a survey of 93 people who regularly read The Onion and 385 people total.

September 29's correlation

In general, 35 percent of people get stressed about the holidays. But among those who prefer Energizer batteries to Duracell, 54 percent get stressed about the holidays.

Based on a survey of 114 people who prefer Energizer batteries to Duracell and 336 people total.

September 28's correlation

In general, 63 percent of people still make wishes before they blow out their birthday candles. But among those who prefer robots to look like humans rather than robots, 91 percent still make wishes before they blow out their birthday candles.

Based on a survey of 42 people who prefer robots to look like humans rather than robots and 335 people total.

September 27's correlation

In general, 64 percent of people prefer bacon over sausage on breakfast sandwiches. But among those who are fans of Ellen DeGeneres, 81 percent prefer bacon over sausage on breakfast sandwiches.

Based on a survey of 164 those who are fans of Ellen DeGeneres and 365 people total.

September 26's correlation

In general, 37 percent of people prefer regular watermelon over seedless watermelon. But among those who chew on the stick when they finish their Popsicle, 63 percent prefer regular watermelon over seedless watermelon.

Based on a survey of 99 people who chew on the stick when they finish their Popsicle and 347 people total.

September 25's correlation

In general, 32 percent of people say their friends are mostly of the opposite sex. But among those who prefer non-spiral-bound notebooks, 48 percent say their friends are mostly of the opposite sex.

Based on a survey of 143 people who prefer non-spiral-bound notebooks and 363 people total.

September 24's correlation

In general, 38 percent of people like heavy metal. But among those who eat up all their movie popcorn during the previews, 55 percent like heavy metal.

Based on a survey of 128 people who eat up all their movie popcorn during the previews and 366 people total.

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.

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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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