surveys

How would you rate your marriage proposal? Survey finds half of Americans would do things differently

Just 39% of Americans gave their marriage proposals an “A+”, according to new research.

Americans dream about being somewhere else everyday — especially during these months

From researching destinations to going down travel-related rabbit holes, results showed people accumulate 4.7 hours a week on average dreaming of far-flung places.

Climate change is Americans' biggest concern for their children — not the economy, new survey reveals

The survey of 2,000 American car owners uncovered that 52% are worried about climate change when thinking about the future for younger generations.

From shopping to travel, here’s how Americans are planning for the holidays

The top three markers that the holiday season is in full swing are hearing festive music on the radio, seeing or hearing the first-holiday ad, and when it’s dark before...

'Violent and degrading' sex statistic every parent needs to see: report

The research found young people viewed pornography for the first time, on average, at 13.6-years-old – often before they’d been given the tools to understand what was they were seeing.

Do you gift people books? These are among the strangest ones you can give

In time for the holiday season, the survey of 2,000 American readers looked at book gifting trends, including some of the strangest books people have ever received.

Here's how many friends the average man has — and how close he is with each of them

Men have five “general” friends, three close friends, and two best friends, on average, according to a recent study. 

Many Americans are celebrating the holidays less this year — here's why

Although many are feeling busier than ever, Americans are slowing down compared to last holiday season: on average, respondents will attend three gatherings this year, down from five last year.

Three-quarters of Americans will be 'slow shopping' this holiday season, new survey reveals

The study of 2,000 Americans who celebrate a winter holiday, revealed the growing trend of "slow shopping," with nearly three in four respondents (73%) saying they have adopted this approach...

1 in 3 Americans feel 'stuck in a rut' socially after the pandemic, new survey says

The survey of 2,000 adults who have traveled with friends found that 39% haven’t made a new friend in over a year and a similar percentage haven’t gone to a...

Most teens don't want to watch romance or sex on TV — why?: study

Teenagers are more hungry for "nomance" in TV and film than ever before.

Off the rails: Over half of NYC straphangers feel unsafe, unsatisfied on subways

This spring, just 45% of straphangers said they felt safe aboard trains, according to the results of the MTA’s Customers Count spring 2024 survey. 

Starting your holiday prep now? You're already behind many Americans

A survey of 2,000 adults who celebrate a winter holiday examined the pain points of preparing your home for the holiday season and found that looks matter.

Here's how long food delivery should take — and how quickly our patience runs out

It takes less than 30 minutes for the average American to get frustrated when waiting for their food to arrive after placing an order for delivery, according to new research.

America's favorite sandwiches revealed -- where do your top picks land?

The poll of 2,000 general population Americans revealed their favorite sandwiches, how preferences vary and even some secret sandwich hacks. 

Over 60% of Americans in swing states don't think their children will be able to buy homes: survey

Ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, a new study of 1,000 adults from the seven swing states found 61% of parents polled are worried about whether their children will...

Most women believe they have 'sixth sense' intuition — especially when it comes to health: survey

Eight in 10 women feel like they have a sixth sense (77%), according to new research.

Hard to swallow! New Yorkers spend over $5K on lunch each year — and will likely spend more soon

The average New Yorker spends $5,015 on lunch every year, up $354 from 2023 and 48% more per month than the national average, a new survey found.

Americans' worst fears by state revealed in new survey

Even in the land of the brave, everyone's afraid of something.

Dog owners reveal weirdest things their dogs have eaten

From a winning lottery ticket to their owner’s social security card and a stick of butter — here are the strangest things dogs have eaten.