Posted by Admin in Statistics interest me just as much as the next person, so I thought I’d bring a couple (okay.. a shit-ton) to your attention for your enjoyment! =) It’s up to you whether you believe them or not!
Interesting Statistics
Average life expectancy ( in seconds ) of an enemy soldier in a Chuck Norris film: 4
Number of men who have written letters proposing marriage to Vanna White: 3506
Age most people stop believing in Santa Claus: 8
Age most people stop believing in politicians: 7
Number of chemical elements in the universe: 104
In a glass of New Jersey tap water: 98
Number of days into baseball season before Chicago Cubs are written off as pennant contenders: 5
Salary of the average Pro Wrestler: $47,500 /yr.
Average miles per gallon you can expect if a car maker’s ad says ” 30 mpg, city”: 23
Number of people who aren’t doctors, but play them on TV: 57
Who aren’t doctor’s but play them in hospitals: 5,840
Number of people in the history of air travel who have been able to get a $99 Maxsaver fare to coast: 2
Restrictions for that fare: 237
Percentage of the public that understand the new tax code: 11%
Percentage of accountants who understand it: 9%
Percentage of IRS employees who understand it: 6%
Number of people who work for the government: about half
Number of Americans who believe any of the statistics on this page are accurate: 2,478,644
Who believe TV Evangelists are trustworthy: 2,478,644
http://ifaq.wap.org/society/interestingstats.html
Some Interesting USA Statistics!
* 47% of dogs in the United States sleep in a family member’s bed. - The Week Magazine, 8/10/07* 2.4% of all newlyweds are over 65, says the U.S. Census Bureau. - Arizona Daily Star, 7/30/06
* 76% of American commuters drive to work alone. - The Week Magazine, 6/6/08
* 55% of all deaths caused by firearms in the United States are suicides. - San Diego Union, 7/1/08
* 2.4% of all Americans are in the criminal justice system somehow. 7,200,000 Americans are now either behind bars, on probation, or on parole. - The Week Magazine, 6/27/08
* 70% of all trees cut for use as Christmas trees are whisked to departing trucks by helicopter. - The Week Magazine, 12/28/07
* 23% of all the psychiatrists in the country are in the New York City metro area. - The Week Magazine, 5/19/06
* 30% of Americans don’t know what year the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against New York’s World Trade Center and the Pentagon in Washington took place. - Yahoo! News, 8/9/06
http://www.funfacts.com.au/some-interesting-usa-statistics/
Interesting Chocolate Statistics
1. The average American eats 10-12 pounds (4.5 kg) of chocolate a year. The average Swiss eats 21 pounds a year.
2. Chocolate is the food most commonly craved by women, but can contribute significantly to bulimia, obesity, and binge eating.
3. Several medical studies show that eating chocolate in moderation can actually prolong your life by reducing risk of blood clots and fighting bad cholestorol.
4. Chocolate is not physically addictive and does not cause acne, as shown in several medical studies.
5. Chocolate is not high in caffeine. A 1oz bar of milk chocolate contains only 5-6mg of caffeine. This is significantly less than in coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
6. Chocolates can absorb other flavors and scents, and should be kept away from other household chemicals.
7. Chocolate can be frozen for up to six months. It is best to seal chocolate in a zip lock bag before freezing.
8. In genearl, the shelf life for chocolate is a year. Chocolate that is refrigerated may not melt as readily. Thus it is best to store chocolate in cool dry areas 55-60 degrees F.
9. U.S. chocolate manufacturers use 3.5 million pounds of whole milk every day to make chocolate.
10. The largest chocolate bar ever made weighed over 5,000 pounds and was made in Italy in 2000. The largest slab of fudge was over 2,000 pounds and was made in Canada.
11. Children are more likely to prefer chocolate when they reach 10-11 years old than when they are younger.
12. Chocolate is America’s favorite flavor, according to recent surveys with a little over 50% of adults preferring chocolate to other flavors.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Interesting-Chocolate-Statistics&id=32090
