Today’s Impossible Question
February 3
Question: Women think about this 40 times a day, men just six times a day. What is it?
Answer: Their hair (Roy is the winner today)
February 2
Question: About four percent of guys own one of these, far higher with guys than girls. What is it?
Answer: A tuxedo (Rich is the winner today)
February 1
Question: Amazingly, the percentage of American adults who have done this is twice what it was in 1980. What is it?
Answer: Been married multiple times (Lauren's the winner today)
January 31
Question: In a national poll, more than 27 percent of single guys said they wouldn't go out with a girl if she had one of these. What is it?
Answer: A twin (Melanie's the winner today)
January 30
Question: According to Preply.com, the fastest talkers in America live in the state of Minnesota (5.34 syllables per second). Which state is home to the slowest talkers?
Answer: Louisiana -- 4.78 syllables per second (Karen's the winner today)
January 27
Question: A flower (or rose) is the most popular tattoo for women. What is the second most popular tattoo?
Answer: A heart (Bill's the winner today)
January 26
Question: This American toy has been banned in several countries around the world because it "stimulates passion" ... what is it?
Answer: The hula hoop (Mike's the winner today)
January 25
Question: In a national poll, 53 percent of people said their office doesn't have one of these ... what is it?
Answer: A dress code (Shelly's the winner today)
January 24
Question: Forty or fifty years ago, 90 percent of kids said they played with this toy, but now only about 33 percent of kids do... what is the toy?
Answer: A jump rope (Keith's the winner today)
January 23
Question: The top speed of this is about 3 1/2 miles an hour ... what is it?
Answer: A cockroach -- ew! (Mardenne's the winner today)
January 20
Question: Americans are very different from Europeans. For instance, 80 percent of Europeans own one of these, while only 10 percent of Americans do ... what is it?
Answer: A car with a stick shift/standard transmission (Wanda's the winner today)
January 19
Question: Four out of five people say this makes them feel like they've really got it together ... what is it?
Answer: A clean car (Kelly's the winner today)
January 18
Question: It takes 23 minutes of vigorous exercise to burn off the calories after we consume just one of these ... what are they?
Answer: Cans of Coca Cola (Robert's the winner today)
January 17
Question: A national survey shows that the average American hasn't done this outdoor activity in more than nine years ... what is it?
Answer: Ride a bicycle (Mike's the winner today)
January 16
Question: On a regular basis, this is the most tweeted about item -- nearly half a million tweets a day-- ... what is it?
Answer: The weather (Michelle's the winner today)
January 13
Question: Guys, we've got to do better! More than 40 percent of guys admit they don't know this fact about their wives ... what is it?
Answer: Their favorite flower (Matt's the winner today)
January 12
Question: How's your memory? A recent survey revealed that more than 50 percent of people can't remember this fact about their high school years ... what is it?
Answer: Their prom song (Jody's the winner today) (BTW, mine was "Open Arms" by Journey.
January 11
Question: This business gets three times the normal number of customers the day after the local team loses a big game (notably the Super Bowl) ... what is it?
Answer: Cell phone repair company (Robby's the winner today)
January 10
Question: Dang neighbors! More than 1/4th of us say were are extremely irritated when our neighbor does this ... what is it?
Answer: Plays a musical instrument (Dottie's the winner today)
January 9
Question: Comfort food -- food that makes us feel better, that makes us feel like we're home. What is America's favorite comfort food?
Answer: Macaroni and cheese (Marie's the winner today)
January 6
Question: What do we do everyday without even really thinking about it? Today's question involves this. The average American does this five times a day ... what is it?
Answer: Says "Thank you" (Steve's the winner today)
January 5
Question: About 15 percent of people surveyed say they have done this at work, even though it could have gotten them fired ... what is it?
Answer: Snooped through their boss's desk (Chet's the winner today)
January 4
Question: House guests this year? A national survey found that nearly 1/3 of homeowners think it's rude when their house guests do this ... what is it?
Answer: Ask for the WiFi password (Kraig's the winner today)
December 22
Question: It's estimated that of people who own one of these, about 75 percent of them never or hardly ever use them ... what is it?
Answer: A pool table (Eric's the winner today)
December 21
Question: Nostalgia. Think back ... about 41 percent of us can clearly remember this specific item from our youth ... what is it? (hint: it's a number)
Answer: The license plate number on our first car. (No winner today)
December 20
Question: It's rare for guys, but somewhat common for women. In fact, 25 percent of women have done this at least once during their lifetimes ... where is it?
Answer: Said "No" to a marriage proposal (No winner today)
December 16
Question: Your dream destination? A poll of 1,000 people asks where is the first place they'd like to go when they retire... where is it?
Answer: Australia (No winner today)
December 15
Question: This common activity has never been done by about 10 percent of Americans ... what is it?
Answer: Traveled outside of the state we live in. (Ray is our winner today)
December 14
Question: Um, thanks?! I guess. Investment firm Morgan Stanley did a poll to find out the "most hated Christmas gifts." Cheap perfume was No. 1, but what was No. 2?
Answer: Handkerchiefs (No winner today)
December 13
Question: I'm so embarrassed! What may be embarrassing to me may not be embarrassing to you (and vice-versa). But nearly 50 percent of us agree that this can be embarrassing to all of us ... what is it?
Answer: Our middle name -- and we blame our parents. (Robert S. is our winner today)
December 12
Question: We're all unique, but there are certain things we all (or almost all) do. For instance, at any given time, when you do this more than half-a-million people are also doing it at exactly the same time ... what is it?
Answer: Push the space bar on our keyboard or phone (Marvin is our winner today)
December 9
Question: Shhh! It's a secret! It's not the most popular place to hide money, but still, a whole 20 percent of us have said this is our favorite place to stash our extra cash ... where is it?
Answer: Among our delicates in the underwear drawer (JaNae is our winner today)
December 8
Question: Scary! More than 1/3 of us refuse to do this activity if we're all alone ... what is it?
Answer: Watch a scary movie (Chad is our winner today)
December 7
Question: Uh, no! More than 82 percent of women say guys should NOT do this after the age of 30 ... what is it?
Answer: Get their ears pierced/wear earrings (Robby is our winner today)
December 6
Question: Families that play together stay together! Almost half of American families in a recent poll said they have done this at least once with their families... what is it?
Answer: Put together a puzzle (No winner today)
December 5
Question: Nearly one-third of men under the age of 40 do this before going out when they want to look nice ... what is it?
Answer: Use hairspray (No winner today)
December 2
Question: Many women feel like it's OK to splurge on certain items. The two most popular "splurge" items were flower/plants and this item ... what is it?
Answer: A good pair of jeans (Kraig is our winner today)
December 1
Question: Men's Health magazine has a poll that asks men what they would name their male dog (female was Bella) ... what is it?
Answer: Jack (No winner today)
November 30
Question: More than 20 percent of women say this action by their spouses drives them nuts the most ... what is it?
Answer: Leaving a wet towel on the bed. (Laura is our winner today)
November 29
Question: Reports have shown that males are responsible for the consumption of more than 80 percent of this food item ... what is it?
Answer: Potato chips (Roy is our winner today)
November 28
Question: About 10 percent of us are walking around with this family-related secret, but won't reveal what it is ... what is it?
Answer: Our family's favorite chili recipe (No winner today)
November 23
Question: The National Transportation Safety Board says studies have shown this is the most dangerous food to eat while you're driving ... what is it?
Answer: Potato chips -- people take their eyes off the road more while eating chips than any other food (No winner today)
November 22
Question: More than 72 percent of people say this helps them get a good night's sleep ... what is it?
Answer: Having a clean house (Karen S. is our winner today)
November 21
Question: About one in eight people admit to having done this disgusting thing at least once in their lifetime ... what is it?
Answer: Picked through the neighbor's trash (No winner today)
November 18
Question: Many jobs nowadays are pretty sedentary, but this job averages nearly 5 miles of walking every shift... what is it?
Answer: A registered nurse (Kelly S. is our winner today)
November 17
Question: We experience this about 400 times during our lifetime... what is it?
Answer: A paper cut (Teri S. was our winner today)
November 16
Question: Well that's embarrassing! A national survey said the location of more than 30 percent of Americans' most embarrassing moment is here... where was it?
Answer: At a wedding -- usually our own (Charles P. was our winner today)
November 15
Question: Ahh, we all fondly remember our first kiss ... or do we? As it turns out, we remember this way more easily than we do our first kiss ... what is it?
Answer: Our first car (Dottie J. was our winner today)
November 14
Question: For many reasons, we save a lot of activities for the weekend rather than trying to squeeze them in during the week. Twenty percent of Americans say they do this one activity every weekend ... what is it?
Answer: Sleeping in (No winner today)
November 11
Question: Hard to believe, but true: More than 25 percent of people have admitted to having this for breakfast ... what is it?
Answer: Soda pop (No winner today)
November 10
Question: Utah was named the most charitable state in the USA. But this state has the most charities per capita ... what state is it?
Answer: Vermont (Robert is our winner today)
November 9
Question: It's a small percentage, but nearly 5,000 people in the United States every year injure themselves using these household items ... what are they?
Answer: Pencils (Jackie is our winner today)
November 8
Question: Four percent of people claim they never do this everyday activity ... what is it?
Answer: Take a shower (No winner today)
November 7
Question: The top two things couple argue about are money and sex, but 40 percent of couples also argue about this ... what is it?
Answer: Cell phone rules for their kids (age to get a phone,, etc.) (Keith is our winner today)
November 4
Question: Weird food, well weird food habits. Amazingly, 10 percent of people do this strange thing with their food ... what is it?
Answer: Pour milk in their bowl before they put the cereal in. (No winner today)
November 3
Question: No doubt, we get after our kids a lot. How else are they going to learn (LOL). Studies show we say this to our kids more than 600 times a year ... what is it?
Answer: "Hurry up!" (No winner today)
November 2
Question: Annoyances! We all have little annoyances in our lives -- they just keep coming back. But one in particular returns, on average, three times a week ... what is it?
Answer: Our computer, or other digital device, freezes up (today's winner is Chris)
November 1
Question: List, lists, lists. How good are we at remembering lists? Even one item on a list? For instance, more than 1/4th of us can't name a single one of these ... what are they?
Answer: Our next-door neighbors (today's winner is Kraig)
October 31
Question: Most of us will buy some Halloween candy, but not all of that candy is for the kids. In fact, only ___ percent of the candy we buy will actually go to the trick-or-treaters ... what percentage is it?
Answer: 68 percent (today's winner is Bryan)
October 28
Question: Ladies, you probably know that the average 35-year-old woman owns at least three of these and rarely, if ever, uses them ... what are they?
Answer: Bridesmaid dresses (no winner today)
October 27
Question: Hey homeowners, more than 30 percent of our homes don't have one of these ... what is it?
Answer: A mortgage (no winner today)
October 26
Question: Like your job? How long are you willing to stay there? This is the average length of time at which we stay at one particular job ... what is it?
Answer: It's 4 1/2 years (Teri is today's winner)
October 25
Question: This is a cool place to work, but 99 percent of applicants at this place don't even get a phone call or interview ... where is it?
Answer: The Secret Service (Mike is today's winner)
October 24
Question: In the last 50 years, there's been an 80 percent decrease in the number of people who do this ... what is it? (hint: this is usually done in the home)
Answer: Take a bath (no winner today)
October 21
Question: About 90 percent of Americans do this on a daily basis ... what is it? (hint: the government and your mama want that number to be higher)
Answer: Wear a seatbelt (Carl is today's winner)
October 20
Question: Most of us own a car, and about 70 percent of us car owners do this with/to our cars ... what is it?
Answer: Talk to them (Marie is today's winner)
October 19
Question: The average American will spend more than 9 hours on this activity this holiday season ... what is it?
Answer: Cooking (No winner)
October 18
Question: We like to put our best face on when it comes to dating. But sometimes we go too far. More than 70 percent of guys admit they lie about this on a first date ... what is it?
Answer: How long/often they work out. (Roy winner)
October 17
Question: About 1/3 of women say would not marry a guy if he had one of these ... what is it?
Answer: A bad credit score (Robert winner)
October 14
Question: About 10 percent of adults say this is the absolute worst Christmas gift a person can receive ... what is it?
Answer: A toaster (No winner)
October 13
Question: More than 65 percent of interviewers won't hire a job candidate if they don't do this during the interview ... what is it?
Answer: Make eye contact (Milt winner)
October 12
Question: The No. 1 food found in pantries across America is this ... what is it?
Answer: Macaroni and cheese (Charles winner)
October 11
Question: More than 40 percent of adults in a recent survey admit they do this somewhat naughty activity at home that they would never do at someone else's house ... what is it?
Answer: Drink straight out of the milk carton (Bryson winner)
October 10
Question: In a Men's Health Magazine poll, 15 percent of guys say they actually enjoy this traditionally female activity ... what is it?
Answer: Watching soap operas (no winner)
October 7
Question: More than 35 percent of Americans would forego a pay raise in exchange for this ... what is it?
Answer: Having their boss get fired (winner: Joseph)
October 6
Question: What is America's favorite hobby?
Answer: Cooking (winner: Andrew)
October 5
Question: I'd do anything for love ... but I won't do that. Nearly two-thirds of people in a national poll said they wouldn't do this, even if their spouse or significant other asked them to ... what is it?
Answer: Become a vegetarian (winner: Ryan)
October 4
Question: Dude, that's embarrassing. Nearly 30 percent of men in a Yahoo! survey said they have embarrassed themselves by doing this -- what is it?
Answer: Showed up to work with toilet paper stuck to their face due to a shaving nick (Robby winner).
October 3
Question: Only about 35 percent of us have one of these in our kitchen -- what is it?
Answer: A pair of chopsticks (no winner).
September 30
Question: More than 15 percent of us haven't washed this item in more than six months -- what is it?
Answer: Our bathrobe (Kraig winner).
September 29
Question: Nearly 96 percent of all households in America have one of these -- what is it?
Answer: A bottle of ketchup. (Teri winner)
September 28
Question: This is the most profitable food item sold in America -- what is it?
Answer: Dog food. (No winner)
September 27
Question: Nearly 35 percent of American women will do this at least once during their lifetimes -- what is it?
Answer: Bleach their hair blonde (No winner)
September 26
Question: Nearly 20 percent of guys admit they do this at least once a year without telling their wives -- what is it?
Answer: Gamble. (Winner: Jackie)
September 23
Question: If you're an average American, this event happens in your life at about the age of 47 -- what is it?
Answer: You become a grandparent. (Winner: Gary)
September 22
Question: Money issues stress women out the most. Experts say this is second most common stressor for women -- what is it?
Answer: Public speaking/appearances. (No winner)
September 21
Question: This gift was selected as the "most irritating" gift in a national survey of women -- what is it?
Answer: A book about dieting (Jeannette winner)
September 20
Question: Thirty-seven percent of people surveyed said they will not return to a restaurant because of this one fact -- what is it?
Answer: There was no soap in the bathroom. (Kelly winner)
September 19
Question: More than 90 percent of women surveyed say guys should absolutely NOT wear this clothing item -- what is it?
Answer: A pair of leather pants. (no winner today :-()
September 16
Question: Every year we buy millions of these items, and nearly two-thirds of them go unused -- what are they?
Answer: Swimsuits (winner MarJean)
September 15
Question: When a survey asked, "What major scientific breakthroughs do you expect to see in your lifetime?" nearly 50 percent of people said this -- what was it?
Answer: A colony of humans on the moon or Mars. (winner Mike)
September 14
Question: This event is most likely to happen on Friday evenings between 5 and 6 p.m. -- what is it?
Answer: A road rage incident. (winner Jason)
September 13
Question: More than 1/3 of us have done this to impress other people while hosting a party -- what is it?
Answer: Tried to pass off takeout food as our own. (winner Lamont)
September 12
Question: Studies have shown that the more education you have in your life, the larger this is -- what is it?
Answer: Your signature. (no winner)
September 9
Question: Most of us got in trouble when we were young. A survey of adults found that about 40 percent of us said the worst trouble they ever got in as a kid involved ... this -- what is it?
Answer: A BB gun. (no winner)
September 8
Question: Even though it puts them at risk, it's estimated that more than half of all Americans still do this when it comes to their food -- what is it?
Answer: They fail to wash their produce (fruits and vegetables) before eating it (ew, pesticides!). (winner Steve)
September 7
Question: Americans reportedly take more photos at these events than any other-- what are they?
Answer: Professional car races. (no winner)
September 6
Question: A recent survey said American adults eat this one item just once a year (although kids eat it more often) -- what is it?
Answer: A grilled cheese sandwich. (winner Ruth)
September 2
Question: Germaphobia! Daycare workers have the germiest jobs by far, but this job comes in at second place according to experts -- what is it?
Answer: A bank teller.(winner Karl)
September 1
Question: We all hate household "chores," but one chore stands out as the most hated of them all -- what is it?
Answer: Cleaning the oven. (winner Kraig)
August 31
Question: Nearly two-thirds of Americans still have one of these in their houses, but most of them don't work anymore -- what are they?
Answer: Answering machines. (winner Milt)
August 30
Question: A new study says that alarmingly only about 10 percent of American adults do this on a regular basis -- what is it?
Answer: Get enough sleep.
August 29
Question: A survey asked Americas to name the most stressful things in their lives. The mortgage payment was No. 1, but what was No. 2?
Answer: Dealing with your in-laws.
August 26
Question: Look out! According to a survey of emergency room doctors, the top three inanimate objects involved in accidents in and around the home are: 1. Bicycles; 2. Stairs; and 3. ???
Answer: Footballs.
August 25
Question: Every year more than 40,000 people go to the emergency room because they were bitten by one of these.
Answer: Another human.
August 24
Question: A national woman's magazine asked its readers what food reminded them of their husbands. The most popular item was ... what?
Answer: A potato.
August 23
Question: A national men's magazine did a large poll in which most men said they have at least five of these. What are they?
Answer: Funny jokes memorized.
August 22
Question: The greatest invention in recent history? Guys say it's the cell phone. Women disagree. They say it is this.
Answer: The hair straightener.
August 19
Question: Guys think about this an average of 41 minutes a day this time of year. What do they think about?
Answer: Fantasy football.
August 18
Question: About 60 percent of cars in America have at least one of these.
Answer: A window or bumper sticker.
August 17
Question: Happy wife, happy life? More than one-third of men say they never do this without asking their wives first. What is it?
Answer: Change the thermostat at home.
August 16
Question: If you're average, you do this four times a day.
Answer: Start your car.
August 15
Question: About 25 percent of women say they dream regularly about this.
Answer: Buying new shoes..
August 12
Question: What do you want in your dream home? According to a national poll, Americans say this is the No. 1 thing they want in to include if/when they build their dream home.
Answer: A bathroom in/near every bedroom..
August 11
Question: Most of us do this, but did you know that we are twice as likely to do this in the afternoon as we are in the morning? What is it?
Answer: Complain.
August 10
Question: If you're a man and you have one of these, studies have shown that your are statistically more intelligent than other men. What is it? (hint: I [Andy] have one of these.
Answer: A hairy chest.
August 9
Question: A majority of brides-to-be say this is an absolute must when selecting a wedding/reception venue.
Answer: Decent Wi-Fi.
August 8
Question: A poll of thousands of parents by a national magazine finds that this is the most annoying thing kids say.
Answer: "Mine!" or "It's mine!"
August 2
Question: More of these are sold in March than any other month. What are they? (hint: you buy them in the pharmacy section of the store)
Answer: Pregnancy tests (makes sense, being a few weeks after Valentine's Day).
August 1
Question: Nearly 30 percent of guys admit they do this unusual activity every day. What is it?
Answer: Talk to their cars.
July 25-29 Vacation! Love y'all!
July 22
Question: Men tend to make better life decisions when this is one of their attributes. What is it?
Answer: They have daughters.
July 21
Question: Tough tasks! According to a national survey, quitting smoking is the toughest task out there. This activity was ranked No. 2 on that list.
Answer: Saving/planning for retirement.
July 20
Question: The average American spends 55 minutes a day doing this one activity ... what is it?
Answer: Looking for things we can't find (keys, sunglasses, cell phone, etc.).
July 19
Question: Pregnant moms who have this one attribute are more than twice as likely to have a child who is left-handed. What's the attribute?
Answer: They are older than 40-years of age.
July 18
Question: About two-thirds of Americans own at least one of these (hint: it's a name brand)?
Answer: An Apple product.
July 15
Question: Americans spend $1 billion a year on this/these. (hint, it's some thing you wear)
Answer: Slippers
July 14
Question: More than 50 percent of men have thought about doing this illegal activity, but never actually did it. (hint: it's while you're in your car)
Answer: Speeding away from police, or ditching the cops.
July 13
Question: What profession/career averages the most number of cosmetic/plastic surgeries? (hint: it's a profession that requires a post-graduate degree)
Answer: Lawyers
July 12
Question: This activity, usually done in the home, typically burns about 250 calories an hour. What is it? (hint: it's a type of housework)
Answer: Mopping the floor.
July 11
Question: About 1,700 Americans go to the emergency room every year with an injury to their eye sustained during this activity.
Answer: Brushing their teeth. Congrats to Matt G., today's winner.
June 30
Question: A little more than half of men under the age of 30 don't own a single one of these.
Answer: A necktie.
June 29
Question: About 1 in 7 couples between the ages of 20 and 29 say they have broken up for this one simple reason.
Answer: They didn't like the other person's pet.
June 28
Question: We Americans can be pretty impatient. In fact, 1 in 4 Americans admit they have done "this" impatient thing.
Answer: Flipped to the end of the book and read the ending without having read the rest of the book.
June 27
Question: About 1 in 9 women have never cooked this for dinner.
Answer: A roast.
June 24
Question: Nearly one-third of Americans haven't done this in more than a year.
Answer: Read a book.
June 23
Question: Research shows the average American woman has owns more than 100 of these during the course of their lifetime. A hundred of what?
Answer: Pairs of blue jeans
June 22
Question: About 70,000 of these are stolen every year in the United States (hint, these are seasonal items).
Answer: Santa Claus yard decorations.
June 21
Question: About one-third of married Americans say their spouse has this annoying habit (hint: they do it at night). What is it?
Answer: They hog the blankets at night.
June 20
Question: A few decades ago, more than 90 percent of stay-at-home moms had one of these. Now, fewer than 30 percent do. What is it?
Answer: An apron.
June 17
Question: About 15 percent of people polled by a national magazine said when they were kids they believed this about their dads.
Answer: That they could beat up Superman.
June 16
Question: About 3/4ths of this product is consumed every morning worldwide by 9 a.m. What is it?
Answer: Raisins.
June 15
Question: Almost 20 percent of new drivers say this is the most stressful thing about operating a motor vehicle.
Answer: Squeezing through a drive-through.
June 14
Question: About 18 of these are sold per second around the world -- what are they?
Answer: Big Macs.
June 13
Question: More than 90 percent of US households have this in their homes right now -- what is it?
Answer: Ice cream.
June 10
Question: Men and women both do it, but men are three times more likely to do it than women -- what is it?
Answer: Drive a car on "E" for empty.
June 9
Question: A national survey found that more than 60 percent of kids under the age of 18 have never done this -- what is it?
Answer: Roasted marshmallows over a campfire.
June 8
Question: One in six people admit they stash their money in this unusual place -- where is it?
Answer: Their cowboy boots.
June 7
Question: Every average American has one of these and hasn't used it for more than a year. What is it?
Answer: An old key on our keychain.
June 6
Question: When we're young, physical looks are the No. 1 things that attract us to a potential partner. But over the age of 50, this one thing makes a potential partner particularly attractive. What is it?
Answer: Kindness.
June 3
Question: Nearly half of Americans believe you need to spend at least $1,000 to get a decent one of these. What is it?
Answer: A mattress.
June 2
Question: Six cities west of the Mississippi have one of these within their city limits. What is it?
Answer: A volcano
June 1
Question: About 25 percent of women say they would absolutely change this if they could. What is it?
Answer: Their mother's hairstyle.
May 31
Question: This happens most often on Mondays. What is it?
Answer: Relationships end (someone dumps someone else).
May 27
Question: If you're an average person, you do this 20 times a day. What is it?
Answer: Complain.
May 26
Question: Even smart people do dumb -- or airheaded -- things now and then. A recent survey says more than 15 percent of people have done this absent-minded thing at least once.
Answer: Tried to or gotten into the wrong car in a parking lot.
May 25
Question: About 2/3 of adults admit they use this item even though it was intended for kids.
Answer: A piggy bank.
May 24
Question: The average age of this daily use item in our lives is 12 years. What is it?
Answer: Our car.
May 23
Question: Tofu is the most hated food in America. What comes in second?
Answer: Liver.
May 20
Question: We've all done it -- lost our cell phone. Every year nearly 11,000 people lose their phone here.
Answer: The grocery store.
May 19
Question: This happens 17 times a year to the average person -- what is it?
Answer: We get bit by a bug (usually a fly or mosquito).
May 18
Question: Fifteen percent of men and women admit they have committed this frowned upon act in public.
Answer: Cut in line.
May 17
Question: The No. 1 thing we do out of habit is sleep on the same side of the bed. What's No. 2?
Answer: Sit in the same spot on the couch.
May 16
Question: The average American woman does this twice a year -- what is it?
Answer: Colors her hair.
May 13
Question: We Americans by 720,000,000 of these every year (about 3 per person). What are they?
Answer: Slices of pie.
May12
Question: Out of 5,000 Americans surveyed, nearly 20 percent of us said we're "very good" at this.
Answer: Swimming.
May 11
Question: A new study tells us that the average person does this 16 times a day.
Answer: Uses swear words.
May 10
Question: A national pet magazine said readers chose this as the most likely question their pet would ask first if they could speak.
Answer: Can I have something to eat?
May 9
Question: Bartenders nationwide said that, besides drink orders, this is the most common question they receive on a daily basis.
Answer: "Do you want to get lucky?"
May 6
Question: More than 50 percent of people say they almost got in an accident because of this one specific distraction. What is it?
Answer: Provocative billboards.
May 5
Question: There are about 10,000 millionaires who made their fortune doing this unusual activity.
Answer: Playing video games.
May 4
Question: Studies have found that the average American child eats an average of 62 pounds of this every year. What is it?
Answer: Pasta
May 3
Question: Nearly 80 percent of guys own at least one of these.
Answer: A pet (usually a dog).
May 2
Question: More than half of teenagers have never purchased this. What is it?
Answer: A postage stamp
April 29
Question: It takes a little less than four minutes on average for this activity.
Answer: Wait in line at the drive through.
April 28
Question: You can tell how wealthy a person is by what kind of music they listen to. What's the favored music for wealthy people?
Answer: Jazz.
April 27
Question: Nearly half of us have worn this item at least one time during our lifetime.
Answer: Mickey Mouse ears.
April 26
Question: Almost one-fourth of women say this is still a great place to meet men.
Answer: The mall
April 25
Question: About 15 percent of people have skipped work for this particular reason.
Answer: Stubbed their toe.
April 22
Question: Women's No.1 pet peeve when their husband/partner is driving is ...
Answer: He plays the radio too loud.
April 21
Question: Almost half of women say this one thing is the most important to pack when going on vacation. What is it?
Answer: Comfortable pajamas.
April 20
Question: We are way more likely to do this after the age of 50 than before.
Answer: Sleep in the nude.
April 19
Question: Two out of three Americans say they can no longer tolerate this.
Answer: Large crowds
April 18
Question: Dealbreaker! Nearly half of us say we won't buy a car if it doesn't have at least one of these.
Answer: Cup holders.
April 14
Question: In a job interview, this one fact about you helps males and hinders females in getting the job.
Answer: Whether or not you are wearing a wedding ring.
April 13
Question: Nearly one-third of women say this is the most important thing they do all day.
Answer: Put on makeup.
April 12
Question: This phrase or cliche is the No. 1 most hated one we tell to our kids (according to them).
Answer: Money doesn't grow on trees.
April 11
Question: More than 2,300 people go to the emergency room every year in the United States for this odd reason.
Answer: They burned themselves on pizza.
April 8
Question: Women take an average of 45 percent longer to do this than men do ... what is it?
Answer: Order off of a menu in a restaurant.
April 7
Question: Nearly 40 percent of us has at least one of these in our vehicle right now.
Answer: A straw
April 6
Question: More than 70 percent of guys say they won't let their wives or significant others anywhere near their ... what?
Answer: BBQ grills
April 5
Question: More than 45 percent of people say this one activity will instantly put them in a good mood.
Answer: A long, hot shower.
April 4
Question: About 60 percent of guys have had this happen to them at least once in their lifetime.
Answer: They've been sucker-punched.
April 1
Question: Oreo is the No. 1 selling cookie in the world. What cookie-maker is No. 2?
Answer: Mexican baking company Gamesa is second in sales (but by a long ways -- Oreo 3.28 billion sold, Gamesa 1.03).
March 31
Question: After women turn 40-years-old, they are more likely to do this.
Answer: Drive faster than the speed limit.
March 30
Question: Married men are tice as likely to do this as single men.
Answer: Change their underwear daily.
March 29
Question: Nearly one-third of the people who chose this career say they now regret it.
Answer: Journalism.
March 28
Question: This is the longest common word that can be typed using just the left hand on a standard typewriter (based on traditional typing techniques).
Answer: Stewardesses.
March 25
Question: Fifteen percent of women say they've broken up with a guy because of this.
Answer: He's losing his hair (going bald).
March 24
Question: This one habit could extend your life as long as two more years.
Answer: Eating one serving of nuts per day.
March 23
Question: When meeting someone new, the first two things people judge are their teeth and this.
Answer: Their grammar.
March 22
Question: Nearly 60 percent of employers are less likely to promote someone who does this.
Answer: Uses profanity in the workplace.
March 21
Question: A home next to one of these will take longer to sell, but will ultimately sell for about 10 percent more than other similar homes located elsewhere.
Answer: A cemetery.
March 18
Question: More than 70 percent of women polled say they think guys look ridiculous when they do/wear this.
Answer: Wear a bow tie (unless it's with a tuxedo!).
March 17
Question: Two Q's today: 1. How many signers of the Declaration of Independence were of Irish descent? How many US Presidents?
Answer: Nine, and 19
March 16
Question: Experts say if you want to keep mosquitoes away, stop doing this.
Answer: Drinking beer (puts mosquito-attracting ethanol in our sweat).
March 9
Question: Nearly 50 percent of American adults say they often lie about this.
Answer: How much chocolate/candy they eat.
March 8
Question: What's the one thing 50 percent of brides dread the most when it comes to their wedding day?
Answer: The best man's speech.
March 7
Question: About 30 percent of guys have never done this in their own home.
Answer: Cleaned the toilet.
March 4
Question: About 20 percent of American cars have one of these in it at all times.
Answer: A toothbrush/toothpaste.
March 3
Question: Just over 50 percent of all households in the USA have at least one of these.
Answer: A cat or dog (pet).
March 2
Question: Nearly 60 percent of women dislike it when men wear this.
Answer: A pair of Crocs
March 1
Question: The United States has nearly three times the number of people as Japan, but we have less than half of these. What are they?
Answer: 7/11 stores (Slurpees!)
February 28
Question: The average guy spends more than $100 a year on this.
Answer: Dry cleaning
February 25
Question: A major national magazine asked Americans if they could change one thing about themselves, what would it be?
Answer: More than 50 percent of respondents said they'd watch less television.
February 24
Question: This surprising topic is one of the top 10 things married couples argue about.
Answer: Who has to take the dog for a walk.
February 23
Question: Women think about this about six times more often than men do.
Answer: Their hair
February 22
Question: On average, the American male begins this at the age of 29, what is it?
Answer: Golfing.
February 18
Question: Nearly 30 percent of single men said they would not date a woman if she had one of these ... what is it?
Answer: A twin.
February 17
Question: Among houses that had a hard time selling in the real estate market, 40 percent listed this as one of the primary reasons why.
Answer: The property had the number 13 in its address.
February 16
Question: Almost one-third of us have lied to get out of going here.
Answer: To a wedding.
February 15
Question: For the average person, it takes eight seconds to do ... what?
Answer: Answer their phone.
February 14
Question: About 82 percent of Americans under the age of 18 have never used one of these.
Answer: A postage stamp
February 11
Question: Almost two-thirds of women between the age of 22 and 35 have admitted to doing this. What is it?
Answer: Taken a naked selfie on their phone/tablet.
February 10
Question: Almost one-third of us use at least two of these every day.
Answer: Alarms or alarm clocks.
February 9
Question: The average teenage girls in America does this 150 times a year ... what?
Answer: Slams a door.
February 8
Question: About six out of 10 women say they would gladly spend $100 or more on this one item. What is it?
Answer: A quality swimsuit.
February 7
Question: In the early 1980s, there were less than 100 of these retail businesses in the USA. Now there are more than 8,000. What are they?
Answer: Breweries
February 4
Question: The average person does this 20 times a day.
Answer: Complains
February 3
Question: About one-third of people surveyed say this one thing is the only thing they like about their jobs. What is it?
Answer: The workplace gossip.
February 2
Question: The average woman spends six minutes a day doing this, what is it?
Answer: Taking off her makeup.
February 1
Question: What is the number one lie both men and women tell others? Actually, "I'm fine." was No. 1, but this is the only other one that made the top 10 list for both genders.
Answer: "I'm on my way."
January 31
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January 28
Question: Twenty-five percent of us have been annoyed by a neighbor who does this ... what is it?
Answer: Plays a musical instrument loudly.
January 27
Question: Nearly 90 percent of guys have done this, but significantly less than half of women have done it ... what is it?
Answer: Driven 100 miles per hour.
January 26
Question: About 30 percent of us will go here in the next 30 days -- where is it?
Answer: A garage or yard sale.
January 25
Question: Guys, about one-fourth of our significant others consider this our most annoying habit.
Answer: Leaving a wet towel on the bed.
January 24
Question: According to a national survey, a little over 40 percent of us look forward to this every morning -- what is it?
Answer: Checking our email.
January 21
Question: By the age of 35, we will have owned 25 of these. What are they?
Answer: Pairs of sunglasses
January 20
Question: A little more than 50 percent of people who own one of these never use them.
Answer: A sunroof in a car.
January 19
Question: Studies show this one odor makes you want to spend more money. What is it?
Answer: The smell of oranges
January 18
Question: Fifty years ago 90 percent of kids did this one activity. Now only about a third of kids do it. What is it?
Answer: Jump rope
January 14
Question: The list of satisfying jobs is not surprising -- teacher, paramedic, clergyman, etc. -- but according to one popular website, this occupation surprisingly made the top 10. What is it?
Answer: A dentist -- 67 percent of dentists say they are extremely satisfied with their job.s
January 13
Question: A leading fitness magazine said this is the top pet peeve for people who frequent the workout gym.
Answer: When a naked person talks to you in the locker room.
January 12
Question: About 40 percent of people polled say they have a clear memory of this.
Answer: The license plate number from their first car
January 11
Question: According to a popular magazine, this is the most craved food by pregnant women.
Answer: Nachos
January 10
Question: It's KDXU news director Jordan Verdadeiro's birthday ... what university did she graduate from?
Answer: Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. (Bonus Q: What school did Andy G graduate from? Answer: Utah State)
January 7
Question: The No.1 destination Americans said they wanted to go once they retire?
Answer: Australia
January 6
Question: What one item do 93 percent of us buy at least once a month?
Answer: A pizza
January 5
Question: About 40 percent of single women say this is their biggest pet peeve when they go out with a guy
Answer: When he orders off the menu for her
January 4
Question: Nearly half of Americans are embarrassed by this one fact about themselves.
Answer: Their middle name.
January 3
Question: The average American owns/uses/consumes a total of 533 of these during their lifetime.
Answer: Books.
December 28
Question: Seventy percent of kids can operate a computer mouse by age 5, but most of them can't do this?
Answer: Tie their own shoes
December 27
Question: About 11 percent of us have made this unique New Year's resolution
Answer: To learn a new language
December 23
Question: A huge survey tells us these two things are the most popular things women say it's OK to splurge on
Answer: Flowers, and comfortable jeans
December 22
Question: What were the top 5 most despised Christmas gifts last year?
Answer: 1. Cheap perfume; 2. Handkerchiefs; 3. Socks; 4. Packaged toiletries; 5. Christmas sweaters
December 21
Question: This one activity, for just a few minutes a day, can help reduce anxiety and depression, plus improve balance. What is it?
Answer: Rocking in a rocking chair
December 20
Question: Almost two-thirds of women say this is a dealbreaker when it comes to dating a guy
Answer: If he has a ponytail
December 17
Question: You can burn about 200 calories doing this very lazy activity.
Answer: Watching a scary movie
December 16
Question: Stats show 22 million Americans have one of these (mostly men)
Answer: A moustache
December 15
Question: About two-thirds of women say this one activity relaxes them more than any other
Answer: Eating chocolate
November 24
Question: This happens more often on Friday than any other day -- what is it?
Answer: Traffic accidents
November 23
Question: Twenty-five percent of women have wished for this when they blow out their birthday candles
Answer: More time with their husbands
November 22
Question: The average American woman does this three times a week, what is it?
Answer: Call her mom (average call lasts 16 minutes).
November 19
Question: This has gone down nearly 20 percent in the last few years -- what is it? (Think teenagers)
Answer: High school students who get driver's licenses
November 18
Question: More than 93 percent of pet owners say their dog can do this -- what is it?
Answer: Smile
November 17
Question: The average age of members of this profession is 57
Answer: The American Farmer
November 16
Question: Forty percent of average Americans say they can't live without this one item, what is it?
Answer: Their car
November 15
Question: The average person uses more than 50 of these every day
Answer: Squares of toilet paper
November 12
Question: Adult men spend 1 1/2 hours more per week doing this activity than their female counterparts
Answer: Hanging out with friends
November 11
Question: This household item used to cost thousands of dollars, but now you can pick one up for less than 10 bucks, what is it?
Answer: A computer mouse
November 10
Question: Added together, we spend nearly 40 days of our lives doing this one activity
Answer: Brushing our teeth
November 9
Question: The average woman has done this 15 times in her lifetime.
Answer: Engaged in a "first kiss"
November 8
Question: Fifty-two percent of moms admit they do this one activity after the kids go to school
Answer: Play video games (on phone or otherwise)
November 5
Question: Ninety percent of American Households have bought one of these in the last week
Answer: A pie!
November 4
Question: We love to take pictures of our food! This food item is the most posted picture of food on Facebook
Answer: Shrimp
November 3
Question: We love to spend money on unnecessary items. In fact, Americans spend about $800 million a year on this non-essential -- what is it?
Answer: Peanut butter
November 2
Question: Nearly 9 out of 10 parents say Christmas doesn't begin until they've made this purchase
Answer: Batteries
November 1
Question: The average American household spends $43 every December on this item
Answer: Wrapping paper
October 29
Question: I believe we should all do this every day, but only 75 percent of people do ...
Answer: Put on deodorant
October 28
Question: Lost the remote? It's probably in the couch cushions. Or it maybe you left it here ...
Answer: The refrigerator
October 27
Question: This hobby was down the list two years ago, but was the most popular hobby in 2020
Answer: Cooking
October 26
Question: About 3/4ths of dads say this activity makes them feel like a kid again
Answer: Watching cartoons
October 25
Question: Fifty-nine percent of moms say they've told their children this.
Answer: Don't cross your eyes
October 22
Question: More than 40,000 people go to the emergency room every year for this specific reason
Answer: Getting bitten by a human
October 21
Question: Seven out of ten potential employers have rejected job candidates for this one specific reason
Answer: Stupid/controversial posts on social media
October 20
Question: Almost 96 percent of American households have this particular food item in their kitchens
Answer: Ketchup
October 19
Question: In a national survey, this was the most common nickname for our baby
Answer: Peanut
October 18
Question: Intentionally or not, about 7 million of these are thrown away every day
Answer: Pennies
October 15
Question: 15 percent of married men do this at least once a year and don't tell their wives
Answer: Gamble
October 14
Question: According to a national survey, this state has the ugliest license plate
Answer:
October 13
Question: 12 percent of males and 10 percent of females have this physical trait
Answer: They're left-handed
October 12
Question: About 30 percent of people with back pain cite this as the main reason
Answer: Lifting the kids
October 11
Question: A large majority of single women say this is a deal breaker when it comes to dating guys
Answer: He can't weigh less than her
October 8
Question: We love to name our pets after food. This particular food is the most popular food name for dog owners.
Answer: Oreo
October 7
Question: Millions of these are purchased every year, but 62 percent of them never get used
Answer: Women's swimsuits
October 6
Question: The top three things that ruin a woman's day are 1. Argument with partner; 2. Incident at work; and 3. What?
Answer: When their jeans/pants don't fit.
October 5
Question: Women do this five times a day, men just three times daily, what is it?
Answer: Apologize
October 4
Question: The average person does this at least five times a day
Answer: Yawns
Bonus question: Andy and his wife Shelly have been married how many years today?
Bonus answer: Married in 1988, that makes it 33 years!
October 1
Question: Twenty percent of Americans do this activity every day, what is it?
Answer: Eat a bowl of cereal
September 30
Question: About 15 percent of Americans say they've stopped doing this one activity, mostly because of Covid-19
Answer: Putting on deodorant
September 29
Question: Fifty percent of US households have at least one of these
Answer: Houseplants
September 28
Question: A new study found that nearly half of Americans dream about this each night
Answer: What they are going to eat the next day
September 24
Question: Two-thirds of us say we do this to try to fit in
Answer: Laugh at a joke, even when we don't get it or think it's funny
September 23
Question: About 70 billion of these are deep fried every year
Answer: Insects
September 22
Question: There are more than 30 different kinds of these in the U.S. What are they?
Answer: Flavors of Pringles potato chips (34 different flavors).
September 21
Question: There are three times as many of these as there are Starbucks in the USA. What are they?
Answer: Tanning salons
September 20
Question: Just over 10 percent of men, at one time or another, have owned one of these
Answer : A neon beer sign
September 17
Question: It's not money or diamonds -- this is what really makes women happy
Answer: A good night's sleep
September 16
Question: Eight out of 10 teenagers have one of these
Answer: A curfew
September 15
Question: The average woman lugs 6.5 pounds of "essential items" in her bag. Her makeup bag is the heaviest essential item, but what is the lightest?
Answer: A comb
September 14
Question: It's not money ... or fame, but just under half of Americans polled say they secretly wish this
Answer: They wish they were taller.
September 13
Question: Men say the cell phone is the best gadget ever invented. Women say it is this
Answer: The hair straightener
September 10
Question: 53 percent of women and 33 percent of men bring this item with them when they travel
Answer: Their pillow
September 9
Question: In the past 10 years, in America, this belief has dropped from 56% to 46%. Belief in what?
Answer: The belief in love at first sight
September 8
Question: Having one of these makes you more likely to overeat
Answer: A messy kitchen
September 7
Question: The average woman spends 11 minutes a day doing this
Answer: Blow drying her hair
September 3
Question: Twenty percent of women say a prayer before doing this
Answer: Step on a scale
September 2
Question: 67% of women have dumped a guy for this one simple reason.
Answer: Because he complained too much.
September 1
Question: In a recent poll 47% of Americans said they use this to catch up on news from friends and family. What?
Answer: A cookout (or BBQ).
August 31
Question: Fifty-two percent of college students say they've consumed this in the last week.
Answer: Energy drinks
August 30
Question: The worst gift -- this is the No. 1 most exchanged and re-gifted present out there.
Answer: A sweater
August 27
Question: The average American household goes through 12 bottles of these a year
Answer: Lotion
August 26
Question: The average American has 13 of these.
Answer: Pain-free days per year.
August 25
Question: Under 45 percent of women younger than 45 do this every day. More than 71 percent of women older than 45 do this daily. What is it?
Answer: Make their beds
August 24
Question: The average woman spends 1,056 hours of her life doing this
Answer: Moisturizing
August 23
Question: On average, parents are spending $501 per child this year for this.
Answer: Back to school shopping
August 20
Question: According to a poll of 6,000 Americans, 30% do not do this as part of a common household chore?
Answer: Separate the whites and colors while doing laundry.
August 19
Question: According to a recent USA Today poll, about 10 percent of us have done this naughty or unethical thing at work.
Answer: Stolen someone else's food from the community fridge.
August 18
Question: The average American household has six of these, what are they? (think kitchen)
Answer: Refrigerator magnets
August 17
Question: One out of every nine Americans have done this (hint: it has to do with your job)
Answer: Worked at a convenience store
August 13
Question: The average woman has 38 of these. What are they?
Answer: Items in their purse.
August 12
Question: The first time this happened was 100 years ago this week. What is it?
Answer: Magicians sawing people in half. The first time that trick was performed was in London in 1921.
August 11
Question: Thirty-six percent of people with this one physical attribute are perceived as smarter
Answer: Straight teeth
August 10
Question: 26% of people have accidentally left this behind on vacation what is it?
Answer: Sunglasses
August 9
Question: The average man gets a new one of these once every two years
Answer: A belt
August 4
Question: A poll of 5000 American adults show that 17% of us said we are very good at this... what?
Answer: Swimming
July 28
Question: Fifth-seven percent of us haven't changed this in more than three years, what is it?
Answer: Our voicemail greeting.
July 27
Question: We all like gummy candy (peach rings, strawberries, pineapple), but there's a new flavor out that has us wondering why -- and eww! What's the new flavor?
Answer: Dill pickle gummies
July 26
Question: Seventy-five percent of us say would give up watching TV, shopping and using our phone for this.
Answer: A flat belly
July 20
Question: About 24% of us are so impatient, we read the do this when we get a particular new item.
Answer: We read the last page of a new book first.
July 19
About 10 percent of women have never done this for their families.
Answer: Cooked a pot roast
July 16
Question:
Answer:
July 15
Question: Fifty-five percent of Americans say they keep one of these in their cars at all times.
Answer: A roll of toilet paper
July 14
Question: Four percent of people say this was their biggest life change during the pandemic.
Answer: They got a swimming pool.
July 13
Question: People west of the Mississippi are more likely to do this than the rest of the country.
Answer: Go out of their way to get cheaper gas.
July 12
Question: Fifty years ago, more than 70 percent of stay at home moms had at least one of these, now less than 30 percent of them do. What are they?
Answer: Aprons
July 8
Question: Families exchange thousands of texts among each other every year. What's the No. 1 topic of those texts?
Answer: What's for dinner.
July 7
Question: The US city with the most "Super Rich" citizens per capita.
Answer: San Jose, Calif
July 6
Question: State that eats the most ice cream per capita.
Answer: Oregon
June 29
Question: Fifty-three percent of us buy this for the Fourth of July.
Answer: Mosquito/bug repellant
June 28
Question: The average parent gets 15 of these every day.
Answer: Minutes of free time
June 25
Question: Most men hate shopping -- and especially for this.
Answer: Furniture
June 24
Question: The average American has six of these -- and paid for none of them.
Answer: Mugs
June 23
Question: Like driving, this is opposite in the UK than it is in the US
Answer: Carousels or merry-go-rounds
June 22
Question: The USA has one of these for every 380 citizens -- the most in the world
Answer: Doctors
June 21
Question: Thirty-five percent of us would do this in a restaurant.
Answer: Finish our food even if we found a hair in it.