When Do You Leave a Wedding? Americans Weigh In
The fall wedding season has begun, which means that you may be faced with the prospect of how to navigate wedding etiquette over the next several months. Beyond the...
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In Honor of National Bow Tie Day, How Do Americans Feel About This Unique Accessory?
August 28 is National Bow Tie Day, a day to appreciate this distinct and often overlooked accessory. However, not all Americans approve of a bow tie. In fact, while 22% of...
Should You Keep or Toss a First Lost Tooth? Americans Weigh In
August 22nd is National Tooth Fairy Day: a day to celebrate all of the teeth lost, and money gained, from losing a tooth. However, not everyone may be celebrating today,...
In Honor of International Left Handers Day, These Traits Set Lefties Apart
August 13th is International Left-Handers Day. According to CivicScience data, 16% of Americans identify as lefties, compared to the 71% who say they’re right-handed and...
How Do You Operate Under Pressure? Americans Weigh In
Does pressure create diamonds? This old saying isn’t just a scientific fact, but an emotional truth for many Americans. Nearly half (45%) of Americans say they operate...
Alone Time: Like It or Avoid It? This is What the Data Says About You
Life in the 21st century often means that you never have to be alone. With social media and constantly evolving technology providing more opportunities to connect than...
The Majority of Americans Live in Their Home State. Here’s what the Data Show
Do you live in your home state? CivicScience data show that 65% of Americans born in the U.S. live in the same state, compared with 35% who do not. Demographic data show...
9% of Americans Do This to Impress a New Date
There are countless reasons to order takeout, and some may say they need no reason at all. But CivicScience data show that the top two reasons Americans order takeout from...
Have Three or More Retail Bank Accounts? Here’s What the Data Show
Banking in the 21st century is easier than ever before. With retail bank accounts (also known as personal or consumer bank accounts), individuals have the opportunity to...
Would You Take a Waiting Room Magazine? 28% of Americans Say ‘Yes’
We’ve all been there before–sitting in a waiting room, without anything to do. There, on the table, you might find a magazine to help pass the time. So what do you do when...
Americans Are Split On Their Favorite Junk Food
Like it or not, junk food is a substantial part of the American culinary experience. And with National Junk Food Day on July 21st, there is no better time to dive into...
Americans Prefer Their Ice Cream Sundaes With This Fruit
As temperatures across the U.S. have soared this summer, nothing is quite as satisfying as an ice cream sundae. And the beauty of a sundae is how each one can be so...