Jeremy Taylor
Reddit Makes Dream Come True for Terminal Cancer Patient
Nachu Bhatnagar is huge fan of Harry Turtledove’s book series ‘The War That Came Early.’ The next installment of the alternative history take on World War II comes out in June but, tragically, Bhatnagar has terminal cancer, and may not make it that long.
So Bhanagar’s good friend, Reddit user kivadid, made an appeal to the online community: Would anyone be able to help him get a hold of an advance
Is ‘Puppy Conan’ the Next Late Night Sensation?
The late night TV game is brutal, and its players are always looking for a new way to get ahead. So after noticing the success of Super Bowl counter-program the Puppy Bowl, Conan O’Brien had an idea. Puppy Conan, which would run simultaneously to his actual show, and feature adorable puppy versions of Conan, Andy and a guest.
What Food Makes People Feel the Romance? – Survey of the Day
Food and romance are two of life’s pleasure, so why not combine them? According Hotel.com’s Valentine’s Day-themed 2012 survey, the two foods most likely to set the mood for love are…
Is the Rift Between Rich and Poor Growing in America? — Survey of the Day
Spurred on by the recent “Occupy” protests, class conflict has become an increasing part of the public discourse.
This is reflected in a new poll from the Pew Research Center, which finds the percentage of Americans who see conflict between the rich and poor as a problem has jumped significantly over the last two years.
Is It OK to Use a Cell Phone in a Restaurant? — Survey of the Day
While most of us have grimaced when a friend or a diner at a nearby table has taken a cell phone call at a restaurant, most of us have also been guilty of exactly the same behavior.
The Green Bay Packers Are America’s Favorite Football Team — Survey of the Day
We won’t know for almost a month if the Green Bay Packers’ 15-1 season ends with a second straight Super Bowl win, but the team’s continued success has certainly helped it snag the title of America’s most popular football team.
Have You Started a Diet for 2012? — Survey of the Day
It’s been a little over a week since New Year’s resolutions kicked in, officially long enough to determine if you’ve started that diet that you promised yourself — if, in fact, you picked what is usually the year’s most popular resolution.
Controversy Alert! Majority Favors Death Penalty, Do You? — Survey of the Day
According to a new poll from the Pew Research Center, a solid but decreasing majority of Americans support the death penalty. Of the 2001 adults polled, 63 percent were in favor of capital punishment, whereas 31 percent were opposed.
Have You Ever Been Caught Returning a Gift? — Survey of the Day
It’s always a dilemma whether you should try to return an unwanted gift to the store, because next Thanksgiving when your cousin visits he’s going to want to see that singing fish he thought you would like so much hanging up somewhere in your house.
Nevertheless, according to a survey by CouponCabin.com of 2,646 adults, 53 percent said it was either very likely or somewhat likely that they will re
Has There Been Too Much Press Coverage of the Upcoming Presidential Election? — Survey of the Day
Had enough of Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain and Barack Obama?
According to a new survey from Poll Position, a good chunk of Americans, representing all political stripes, think there has been too much press coverage of this elongated election season.
Italy Tops the List of Most Popular Vacation Destinations in 2012 — Survey of the Day
Are you planning on using your passport in 2012? According to a Travel-Ticker survey of 2,301 people, Italy is the most popular overseas travel spot for the coming year, with 43 percent citing it as one of their “dream destinations.”
Voters Would Be More Opposed to an Atheist Candidate Than a Mormon One — Survey of the Day
If Mitt Romney is able to capture the Republican nomination for president there will be much talk about his Mormon faith and whether voters will be willing to pull the lever for someone who belongs to a religion that only about two percent of Americans practice.