A statue of Abraham Lincoln, a butter knife made of solid gold and a talking fish — these are just some of the things Americans say they’ve inherited from a loved one. A new survey of 1,200 US respondents conducted by Talker Research on behalf of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? asked people to name the most interesting possessions … Read more
A quarter of Americans believe their financial situation has stopped them from finding “true love,” according to new research. That was revealed in a new survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which examined the intersection of finances, dating and finding love. Younger respondents were more likely to believe their finances have prevented them from finding … Read more
Four in 10 parents have missed out on meaningful moments with their children because their PTO bank ran dry (39%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed parents of children aged 0-10 found that unexpected sick days can take away valuable, everyday moments between parents and their children. Half of parents have missed … Read more
One in seven Americans says they secretly judge people based on their phone background, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that 14% of respondents say they think someone’s phone background image says something about their personality. According to the data, younger Americans are most likely to use phone backgrounds as a … Read more
Touching someone else’s grill (32%), skipping the resting period for meat (31%), and constantly lifting the lid (30%) are among the biggest grilling sins, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans, evenly split by state, explored how respondents spend time around the grill, or why they may be avoiding it. Grilling remains a … Read more
Think you could score a World Cup penalty kick against a professional keeper? One in four Americans thinks they could. That’s the finding of a survey of 2,000 people, which found 28 percent feeling they could convert from the penalty if the moment arose. And with several big teams already going out at the dreaded … Read more
Three-quarters of trips don’t make it out of the group chat, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 women (split evenly across generations) revealed that 76% of group trips don’t ever make it to fruition, with just 24% actually making it out of the group chat. And planning isn’t a small feat: It takes … Read more
Nearly two-thirds of Americans admit to watching “oddly satisfying” social media videos, spending a grand total of 156 hours consuming that content per year, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that those who love oddly satisfying videos (59%) spend almost half an hour per day consuming this content, adding up to … Read more
Looks like Cupid didn’t survive layoffs. Office romances are going cold across the US – where workplace crushes, coworker dates and steamy office flings are becoming less and less common every year, survey data shows. Just 22% of employees surveyed by the human resources group SHRM in 2025 said they had a workplace crush – … Read more
Americans want shorter films— the ideal movie length is just 88 minutes, according to new research. That’s the finding of a new survey of 2,000 people from Talker Research, which indicates Americans want less time in movie theaters overall. While the average ideal movie length came in at just under the hour-and-a-half mark, only ten … Read more
First impressions may start long before a handshake — one in five Americans say they judge others by their first name alone, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that 18 percent of those polled said they’ll make assumptions about someone based entirely on a name they more than likely didn’t even … Read more
Americans will eat meals in their car three times a week – despite the risk of stained seats and greasy steering wheels. A poll of 2,000 adults found Georgians eat the highest percentage of drive-through dinners, gridlock-lunches, and bumper-to-bumper breakfasts. New Yorkers came in second place for the most popular ‘drive and bite’ states, followed … Read more
Almost a fifth of Americans would like Pride Month to be canceled, highlighting the deep divisions in how people feel toward the LGBTQ+ community. A new survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 17 percent don’t believe Pride Month should be celebrated “at all,” while others believe it’s “too much” and should be scaled … Read more
More than half of Americans say splurging on lavish, premium meals is their go-to move for turning a rough week around (58%), according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 adults looked at the daily “dinner decisions” they make, and it found that 60% of those surveyed said the thought of having an interesting … Read more
Half of Americans believe 2026 will be a “year of nostalgia,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 48% see 2026 as a year focused on nostalgia — and this was especially common among younger respondents, perhaps fueled by social media trends like “2026 is the new 2016.” Sixty-one … Read more
A new survey has revealed the nation’s deepest, darkest snacking confessions — with three in five admitting they have a secret stash hidden somewhere in their home. A poll of 5,000 U.S. adults from all 50 states who are up-to-date on pop culture found that more than half (53%) have no shame in eating an … Read more
In spite of burnout and exhaustion, most Americans who are caring for an aging parent said it has healed their relationship with them. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 sandwich generation parents who also care for an aging parent, in which most (88%) said that caregiving has given them a life-changing reset with … Read more
In today’s difficult dating landscape, singles are paying attention to more than just chemistry — they’re also judging compatibility based on the condition of someone’s car, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 actively dating Americans found that 73% believe the way someone takes care of their car reflects how well they take … Read more
Two-thirds of Americans are craving a “self-care reset,” according to new research. The new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 65% believe they’re “overdue” for a reset, but what they want and what they have time for often don’t match up. Just more than one-third of respondents (35%) try to practice self-care, but said finding … Read more
Restless night? One in four Americans (25 percent) says a dream or nightmare has led to them making a change in their life like quitting a job or breaking up with a partner. A survey examining the sleep quality and dreams of 2,000 Americans found that a quarter (25 percent) feel a dream changed their … Read more