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    French Support for Ban on Full Islamic Veil

    Broad majorities in four Western European countries support a ban on women wearing an Islamic veil; however, most Americans would oppose such a ban.

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    Jesus Christ’s Return to Earth

    Roughly as many Americans say Jesus Christ will return to earth in the next 40 years (41%) as say he won’t make an appearance by 2050.

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    World War III and Nuclear Terrorism

    Nearly six-in-ten Americans predict another world war will break out within the next 40 years; 53% foresee a nuclear attack on the U.S. by terrorists.

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    Support for Educating Boys and Girls

    Publics in 18 of 22 countries disagree with the notion that a university education is more important for a boy than for a girl.

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    I Use an App for That

    While cell phone ownership remained stable, usage of eight cell phone applications grew significantly over the past year among cell owners.

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    Young Adults: App Addicted

    Young adults are significantly more likely than those in other age groups to engage in all cell phone applications.

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    Millennials’ Likely Lifelong Online Sharing Habit

    Technology experts generally believe that today’s tech-savvy young people — the ‘digital natives’ who are known for enthusiastically embracing social networking and other online tools — will retain their willingness to share personal information online even as they get older and take on more responsibilities.

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    Proud Patriots

    About 8-in-10 Americans say they are extremely proud (52%) or very proud (31%) to be an American.

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