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Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
American life is driven by the automobile; not only is a car seen as an overwhelming necessity but most say not driving is a clear sign of old age.
Contrary to the popular Beatles song, only a third of Americans think age 64 is a marker of old age.
Most Americans believe there is a major difference between the views of younger and older people, and more than said so in 1969.
Roughly six-in-ten Americans say President Obama strikes the right balance between Israel and the Palestinians.
Only 50% of Americans see political instability in Pakistan as a “major threat.”
Roughly as many Americans have a favorable as unfavorable opinion of Sarah Palin.
Six-in-ten Americans have gone online for health information.
Six-in-ten adults who use the internet for health information say they or someone they know has been helped by following medical advice online.
Less than half of Americans consider the microwave a necessity, down from 68% in 2006.
Four-in-ten young adults say they have cut back spending on alcohol or cigarettes as a result of the recession.
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