One in three people believe the world will end within their lifetime, reveals new research. The study shows apocalyptic beliefs are no longer confined to the fringes of society – and they’re shaping how people respond to global threats, say scientists. Study lead author said Dr. Matthew Billet said: “Belief in the end of the … Read more
This was a real order of monkey business. A Connecticut zoo asked for help naming its baby spider monkey — and revealed the winning moniker on Facebook Friday. The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport created an online poll so the public could help select an ape-propriate name for their female Black-handed spider monkey, which born in … Read more
One in four Americans believes in the power of manifestation and uses positive affirmations daily, according to new research. The new survey of 2,000 Americans found that many are pairing that belief with physical reminders to help their goals stick. According to the data, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of HP Print, many Americans … Read more
Body aches (28%), fatigue (26%), feeling “off” (23%), and a runny nose (21%) are the four horsemen of a subpar day, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults examined what this winter season holds for Americans’ health and found that other symptoms of a “down” day include feeling sluggish (21%), weak (20%), and … Read more
Most people have savings accounts, but according to a new study, many are unaware of how their money actually grows. Commissioned by LendingClub and conducted by Talker Research, a new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 89% are at least familiar with one type of savings account, with the most well-known among them being standard … Read more
The best food is found in California, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans split evenly by state explored sentiments about homemade dishes nationwide, finding that New York, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida rounded out the top five states ranked on best cuisine. And above all, Louisianans know they’ve got it, expressing the most … Read more
Six in 10 Americans have become less interested in alcohol since first trying it — a transition that starts, on average, at age 32. A survey of 2,000 American adults, aged 21 and older, revealed that 61% of those surveyed have experienced a decreased interest in consuming alcohol since first trying it — especially Gen … Read more
Americans lose over 300 hours of sleep per year to “revenge bedtime procrastination,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that the vast majority of respondents (96%) are guilty of this, where they intentionally stay up late to enjoy personal time, even knowing it will negatively affect their sleep. Respondents have a … Read more
Nearly half of all workers are hoping to get away with the bare minimum for much of December — and Monday, Dec. 15, was found to be the last hard-working day of the year, according to new research. If you’re reading this while at work, don’t worry — many workers are officially in slow-down mode, … Read more
Do you know what kind of traveler you are? Chances are, you fit into just one of five major travel personas, according to a new study. The new poll of 2,000 U.S. travelers identified that most people assume a travel persona when taking trips, all based on what they like to do on vacation. Commissioned … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome to exhausted America 2025: Most adults are more than a little fine with doling out cash as gifts, and many plan to be asleep before midnight on New Year’s Eve, according to a new AP-NORC poll. About 6 in 10 Americans say cash or gift cards are “very” acceptable as holiday presents, but … Read more
Everyday tasks are leaving dads feeling “absolutely exhausted” — and according to a new poll, the culprit for many could be low testosterone. The survey of 1,000 U.S. dads over the age of 30 revealed that many report feeling depleted by everyday activities like household tasks (54%), exercise (50%), their day job (50%), and simply … Read more
Holiday shopping is well underway, but for many Americans, a financial holiday hangover is waiting for them in 2026. This was revealed in a survey of 2,000 Americans who celebrate a winter holiday, which found that 35% of respondents are planning to use a credit card for holiday purchases. With only 17% of these respondents … Read more
A new report has found that nine in 10 parents argue with their kids over technology use — half said the topic comes up at least weekly. The poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of kids aged 8 to 17 revealed a large majority of kids (87%) said they’ve gotten into arguments about technology use with … Read more
In 2025, the average American traveler spent $2,261 on travel and visited three new places. And 2026 is set to be an even bigger travel year with beach getaways and road trips leading the charge. A new survey of 2,000 Americans who travel frequently asked respondents to reflect on their travel experiences. The survey found … Read more
The average FinTok user spent over 400 hours scrolling through their feed in 2025, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans split evenly by generation who use FinTok — the financial side of TikTok — revealed that they spend an average of eight hours per week watching videos, totaling 416 hours this year. … Read more
More than eight in 10 American homes now contain smart tech – including refrigerators, doorbells, and robot vacuums. A poll of 5,000 homeowners found they’ve spent, on average, more than $2,000 on gadgets and appliances that connect to the internet during the past five years. With 55 percent keen to add to what they already … Read more
Winter of “hygge” is here: Two in three Americans said they want to “hibernate the entire winter like a bear.” The poll of 2,000 US adults found 86% love the idea of getting as cozy as possible during the winter months, embracing what the Danes call “hygge” — the literal practice of getting cozy. Definitions … Read more
Saving money, exercising more, and getting healthier are Americans’ top New Year’s resolutions heading into 2026, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans revealed that only a small group (10%) felt very good about 2025 as a whole, labeling it a “great” year, and most felt less positive about it, saying it … Read more
“Overstaying your welcome” as a guest begins after less than a week, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans looked at how long they’re happy to have a guest stay with them — and pinpointed this to be just six days. Any longer than that, and the average respondent feels the … Read more