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    Views of Islam and Violence

    A plurality of Americans say Islam does not encourage violence more than other religions.

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    A Car is a Necessity

    An overwhelming number of Americans believe that a car is a necessity.

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    Don’t Know Much About Islam

    A majority of Americans say they do not know very much or know nothing at all about Islam.

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    Email vs. Social Networks

    Young adults are just as likely to check their email as their Facebook account on a typical day; older adults still favor email.

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    Texting: Adults vs. Teens

    Among those who use text messages, teens send and receive five times as many texts as adults.

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    Do You Sleep With Your Cell Phone?

    Nearly two-thirds of adults with cell phones say they have slept with their phone on or right next to their bed.

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    Fewer Unauthorized Immigrants

    The number of unauthorized immigrants currently living in the U.S. fell by 8% between March 2007 and March 2009.