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 13's correlation

In general, 46 percent of people prefer the Winter Olympics over the Summer Olympics. But among those who are not comfortable doing a fist bump, 61 percent prefer the Winter Olympics.

Based on a survey of 99 people who are not comfortable doing a fist bump and 360 people total.

January 12's correlation

In general, 55 percent of people would rather be friends with Prince William than Prince Harry. But among those who consider an indoor movie theater a more important feature in a mansion than an indoor pool, 69 percent would rather be friends with Prince William.

Based on a survey of 134 people who consider an indoor movie theater a more important feature in a mansion than an indoor pool and 342 people total.

January 11's correlation

In general, 36 percent of people oppose the "cry it out" approach to child sleep issues. But among those who say that there's a mess under their bed, 53 percent oppose the "cry it out" approach to child sleep issues.

Based on a survey of 92 people who say that there's a mess under their bed and 356 people total.

January 10's correlation

In general, 65 percent of people would rather spend a day at a zoo than a botanical garden. But among those who are interested in attending their high school reunions, 80 percent would rather spend a day at a zoo than a botanical garden.

Based on a survey of 117 people who are interested in attending their high school reunions and 365 people total.

January 9's correlation

In general, 23 percent of people never leave tips in tip jars. But among those who prefer the word "snigger" to "snicker," 44 percent never leave tips in tip jars.

Based on a survey of 66 people who prefer the word "snigger" to "snicker" and 371 people total.

January 8's correlation

In general, 51 percent of people like eggnog. But among those who think it's okay to pierce a baby's ears, 70 percent like eggnog.

Based on a survey of 113 people who think it's okay to pierce a baby's ears and 363 people total.

January 7's correlation

In general, 47 percent of people say their signatures are legible. But among those who don't think they are more cynical than the average person, 62 percent say their signatures are legible.

Based on a survey of 120 people who don't think they are more cynical than the average person and 356 people total.

January 6's correlation

In general, 15 percent of people regularly participate in sweepstakes and other giveaways. But among those who prefer crayons to colored pencils, 40 percent regularly participate in sweepstakes and other giveaways.

Based on a survey of 83 people who prefer crayons to colored pencils and 373 people total.

January 5's correlation

In general, 11 percent of people are left-handed. But among those who have kissed someone with braces on their teeth, 30 percent are left-handed.

Based on a survey of 96 people who have kissed someone with braces on their teeth and 360 people total.

January 4's correlation

In general, 28 percent of people like creamed chipped beef. But among those who prefer mittens to gloves, 55 percent like creamed chipped beef.

Based on a survey of 62 people who prefer mittens to gloves and 371 people total.

January 3's correlation

In general, 55 percent of people consider themselves to be patriotic. But among those who say that if they were offered the opportunity to never have to go to the bathroom again, they would not take it, 77 percent consider themselves to be patriotic.

Based on a survey of 102 people who say that if they were offered the opportunity to never have to go to the bathroom again, they would not take it and 407 people total.

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.

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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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