“My mommy and daddy,” “chicken dino nuggets” and “my kitty cat” are some of the things today’s youngest children are most thankful for, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of kids ages 0-6 asked parents to ask their child what he or she is most grateful for and record their unfiltered responses. … Read more
If the thought of answering nature’s call in your office’s communal bathroom makes you break out in a sweat, you’re far from alone. Surveys show that a third of employees are scared to poop on the job, and nearly one in five “refuse” to entirely — citing everything from privacy issues and embarrassment over smells … Read more
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into US waters. A recent survey by tide forecasting site Tideschart found that the Home Of The Brave leads the world when it comes to shark attacks, boasting nearly twice as many as runner-up Australia — and over four times as many as third-place holder … 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
A fifth of Americans have planned a trip solely for the food, according to new research. This was revealed in a survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which found 21% of travelers have taken a trip specifically for the food at their destination — with younger generations more likely to have done so. Forty-four percent … Read more
Parents fight with their kids more about driving than dating, and they’re paying over $6,000 a year for it, on average, according to a recent survey. The survey of 2,000 American parents with a teen driver found that parents disagree more with their teens about driving (51%) than about their screen time (48%), grades (39%), … Read more
One in six parents of kids who play sports believe they’re raising the next pro athlete, according to new research. A survey of 4,150 respondents, split between athletes, parents, and coaches of youth athletes, looked at sentiments around what sports look like right now. Seventy-two percent think that youth sports today feel more professional than … Read more
Over half of Americans (57%) love the sense of adventure that a road trip offers, which is good news as drivers are set to spend 13 hours behind the wheel this holiday season, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American drivers found that while the average respondent will rack up nearly two working … Read more
With the holidays around the corner, half of Americans have already mapped out their conversation survival “game plan” (50%). A new survey of 2,000 adults 21 and older found that while some are finding solace in wine, others are finding the kids’ table more appealing than ever (47%), especially millennials (62%). The survey explored how … Read more
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they’ll be “doomed” if they run out of butter during their holiday baking and cooking this year. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 Americans who celebrate the winter holidays, which found that 63% feel they’ll be done for if they run out of one vital ingredient while cooking … Read more
The strategic generation? Gen Z is shunning impulse spending in favor of long-term goals. A new nationwide survey of 2,000 Gen Z Americans revealed one in three (33%) identify as planners who budget, track spending and plan ahead, while one in four (25%) call themselves value-seekers who research and compare before making purchases. That’s compared … Read more
Yes, you really do deserve sweet treats every day, all day. A new study has found one in three Americans reward themselves with something sweet more than once per day — and 46% crave sweets by noon. That’s according to a new poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, where 47% said only something sweet can satisfy … Read more
Smart shopping is in this holiday season: Nearly one in four shoppers is setting firm spending limits, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults who shop online found that Americans are keeping budgets at the forefront of their minds. More than a third (36%) are splitting at least one gift with a friend … Read more
In the dip of their mattress, on the bed next to their Batman collection and their great-grandmother’s chair are some of America’s favorite “spots” around their home, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation found that while some prefer to spruce up their favorite spot, such as adding … Read more
Despite recent reports suggesting a decline in alcohol consumption among young Americans, new findings reveal a different trend: Over three-quarters plan to drink the same amount or more this holiday season, challenging assumptions about shifting habits. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 Americans aged 21–44, which found that 77% expect to drink the same … Read more
The people have spoken: America’s ultimate grilled cheese uses white bread, is cut into triangles, and layers in two cheese types, according to a recent survey. The survey polled 5,000 Americans from across the U.S. and found that, on average, two cheese types are included in the ideal grilled cheese. When opting to incorporate multiple … Read more
“Help” isn’t a dirty word: a new study has found younger generations are less likely to think asking for help is a bad thing. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, split evenly between Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, and baby boomer generations, found that the two younger generations saw asking for help as a positive … Read more
By age 29, you deserve a literal tax break — a new survey has found that the average American lets professionals prepare their taxes before they hit their thirties. The poll of 2,000 U.S. taxpayers found that at a certain stage of life, more than a third (37%) are happy to just let professionals handle … Read more
The average American spends more than a third of their paycheck within the first 12 hours of receiving it, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed Americans split evenly by generation revealed that this was especially true for millennials, one of the highest spending generations today, who spend an average of 40% within … Read more
For members of Generation Z, romance can come with a price tag — and a budget, according to a new report. Nearly one in three singles (31%) born between 1997 and 2012 admit they’ve gone on a date just for the free meal, according to an Intuit survey of 1,500 US adults conducted in September. The study … Read more