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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January 2's correlation

In general, 36 percent of people have had a poison ivy rash. But among those who prefer their eggs cooked some other way than scrambled, 50 percent have had a poison ivy rash.

Based on a survey of 156 people who prefer their eggs cooked some other way than scrambled and 351 people total.

January 1's correlation

In general, 32 percent of people wash new clothes before they wear them. But among those who say 2013 kicked butt, 47 percent wash new clothes before they wear them.

Based on a survey of 134 people who say 2013 kicked butt and 319 people total.

December 31's correlation

In general, 48 percent of people prefer pie over cake. But among those who say it's easier for them to practice gratitude than generosity, 66 percent prefer pie over cake.

Based on a survey of 137 people who say it's easier for them to practice gratitude than generosity and 338 people total.

December 30's correlation

In general, 41 percent of people would rather have James Earl Jones narrate their life than Morgan Freeman. But among those who have traveled to watch their favorite pro sports team play an away game, 71 percent would rather have James Earl Jones narrate their life than Morgan Freeman.

Based on a survey of 71 people who have traveled to watch their favorite pro sports team play an away game and 356 people total.

December 29's correlation

In general, 64 percent of people get more fired up about politics than religion. But among those who would be uncomfortable sharing a water bottle with a close friend, 85 percent get more fired up about politics than religion.

Based on a survey of 90 people who would be uncomfortable sharing a water bottle with a close friend and 333 people total.

December 28's correlation

In general, 61 percent of people prefer sandals to flip-flops. But among those who say they're more likely to feel pained about the money they've spent than the weight they've gained during the holidays, 74 percent prefer sandals to flip-flops.

Based on a survey of 153 people who say they're more likely to feel pained about the money they've spent than the weight they've gained during the holidays and 355 people total.

December 26's correlation

In general, 47 percent of people like techno music. But among those who have used teeth-whitening kits, 72 percent like techno music.

Based on a survey of 94 people who have used teeth-whitening kits and 352 people total.

December 25's correlation

In general, 51 percent of people prefer a cologne/perfume that evokes spring over one that evokes autumn. But among those who have attended a church service at midnight on Christmas, 67 percent prefer a cologne/perfume that evokes spring.

Based on a survey of 111 people who have attended a church service at midnight on Christmas and 325 people total.

December 24's correlation

In general, 64 percent of people have extinguished a candle flame with their fingers. But among those who think hot sauce on pizza sounds delicious, 78 percent have extinguished a candle flame with their fingers.

Based on a survey of 121 people who think hot sauce on pizza sounds delicious and 334 people total.

December 23's correlation

In general, 49 percent of people would bare it all on a nude beach. But among those who think a high school band concert sounds like fun, 63 percent would bare it all on a nude beach.

Based on a survey of 124 people who think a high school band concert sounds like fun and 351 people total.

December 22's correlation

In general, 43 percent of people aren't good at giving massages. But among those who dislike Doritos, 65 percent aren't good at giving massages.

Based on a survey of 88 people who don't like Doritos and 364 people total.

December 20's correlation

In general, 52 percent of people like their shower temperature to be just short of scalding. But among those who say they are considerably better off financially than their parents were at their age, only 36 percent like their shower temperature to be just short of scalding.

Based on a survey of 128 people who say they are considerably better off financially than their parents were at their age and 364 people total.

December 19's correlation

In general, 35 percent of people have donated to a political campaign. But among those who have had to deal with a cockroach infestation, 59 percent have donated to a political campaign.

Based on a survey of 107 people who have had to deal with a cockroach infestation and 374 people total.

December 18's correlation

In general, 18 percent of people can't tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi. But among those who say they speak better than they write, 40 percent can't tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi.

Based on a survey of 77 people who speak better than they write and 360 people total.

December 17's correlation

In general, 69 percent of people like detective fiction. But among those who enjoy Gospel music, 84 percent like detective fiction.

Based on a survey of 106 people who enjoy Gospel music and 368 people total.

December 16's correlation

In general, 32 percent of people prefer to shower in the evening. But among those who don't have a dishwasher, 50 percent prefer to shower in the evening.

Based on a survey of 101 people who don't have a dishwasher and 388 people total.

December 15's correlation

In general, 60 percent of people like Dr Pepper. But among those who are fans of actor Shia LaBeouf, 85 percent like Dr Pepper.

Based on a survey of 81 people who are fans of actor Shia LaBeouf and 338 people total.

December 14's correlation

In general, 40 percent of people say they have an above-average libido. But among those who dislike Altoids, only 20 percent say they have an above-average libido.

Based on a survey of 156 people who dislike Altoids and 370 people total.

December 12's correlation

In general, 54 percent of people would rather be called a geek than a nerd. But among those who find garden gnomes to be creepy, 69 percent would rather be called a geek than a nerd.

Based on a survey of 119 people who find garden gnomes to be creepy and 359 people total.

December 11's correlation

In general, 85 percent of people like bananas. But among those with un-paid-off student loans, only 60 percent like bananas.

Based on a survey of 107 people with un-paid-off student loans and 380 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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