And only one in three thinks science education should get more funding
Americans
1 in 4 Americans Apparently Unaware the Earth Orbits the Sun
They must have been sick the day this was taught in school.
The Government Took the Time to Prove that Americans Really Love Pizza
On any given day, 13 percent of Americans are eating it.
Beer or Wine? The Answer May Depend on Your Gender
Overall Americans say they like both about the same, but women still prefer wine
Forget Sexting: 9% of Americans Claim to Have Actual Sex While Texting
Some 20% of Americans ages 18 to 34 multitask this way too
Same-Sex Marriage Legalization Seen as ‘Inevitable’ to Most Americans
It looks like Americans are finally accepting gay marriage, even if nearly half still don’t approve of the same-sex unions.
Poll: Pippa Middleton is Far From a Household Name in the States
Enter the American psyche.
Reading While Eating for August 2: True or False
Tuesday’s links feature fake romance, fake friendships and an oddly real version of pinball.
Survey: Americans Spend Less Than Four Hours a Day Working
A new government survey shows that Americans are getting more free time but using it for leisure, reports the Wall Street Journal. This means Americans are working less, sleeping more, and watching a lot of television.
Global Poll: Americans Are the Funniest Nationality on Earth
The social network and dating website Badoo.com asked 30,000 people across 15 countries to name the “funniest” – best at making people laugh – and “least funny” nationality.
ADA Anniversary Honored with Historic First
Back in 2000, Rhode Island Rep. Jim Langevin became the first quadriplegic individual to be elected to the House. On Monday, Langevin honored the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act by presiding …
2010’s Best Places To Live: Safe, Small (Somewhat Expensive)
Yesterday, Money magazine announced its annual list of the 100 Best Places to Live, delving into the desires of the American settler’s psyche.