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SURVEY: Millennials Are Lonelier and Have Fewer Friends

Three out of ten Millennials attest to feeling lonely all or most of the time, according to a poll conducted by YouGov, cementing Millennials, people who were born between 1984 and 1994 as the loneliest generation of them all. This is also reflected in number of friends and lack of social skills.

Should You Spank Your Kids? Here's What the Experts Say

[related_articles] According to a poll conducted by ABC news in 2017, spanking children in school is supported by around 26% of adults in the USA.

Should You Preheat the Car Engine When It’s Getting Cold?

If you’re doing this, you’re not alone, as a 2009 poll reported that most Americans do the same in the winter. But the fact that it’s common doesn’t mean that it’s right.

These Are the Most Overused Words in the English Language

In fact, according to a response of 700 Daily Telegraph readers in an online poll, the words 'basically', 'a safe pair of hands' and 'I'm gutted' were preferred over the word 'literally'.

15 Inspiring Reasons to Feel Happier & Healthier with Age

Your fears about aging probably won't become a reality More than half of younger adults expect to experience memory loss when they are older, but a large poll found that only a quarter of adults actually do. 15.

It’s Time to Rethink Your Weekly Schedule, Here’s Why

even if we were to assume that 40 hours of work on a weekly basis is the right amount of work in terms of balancing productivity, rest and recreation (consider the fact that many of our supposedly recreational hours are spent on what amounts to unpaid work doing chores), according to a 2014 Gallup poll

Maradona: Remembering the Talismanic Football Legend

It is still regarded as the greatest individual goal of all time, and in a 2002 online poll conducted by FIFA, that goal was voted as the ‘Goal of the Century.’ Watch that magical goal here. 7.

9 Surprising Sleeping Habits From Around the World

According to a recent poll , 71% of Americans allow their dog to sleep in bed with them at night, at least occasionally. That is more than any other country surveyed. You may think this practice disturbs the sleep of some pet owners, but it’s quite the opposite.

This is What Your Zodiac Sign Says About Your Health

In fact, according to a 2013 poll, almost 30% of Americans believe in astrology. Astrologists use the movement and positions of the stars and other celestial objects to draw information about life events, personality, and even human health.

The MOST Shocking False Etymologies in English

Linguistics researcher Anatoly Liberman explains that the phrase actually comes from a poll tax, which is also known as a "nose tax." This poll tax was imposed per person during the Danish conquest of Ireland.

Even Later in Life, Making Friends Doesn't Have to Be Hard

And, worse yet, the results of a Gallup poll revealed that 16% of American adults have just one or two friends. While a shocking 2% admit to having none at all. But, if you notice your social circle getting smaller at present, it doesn't mean that friendlessness is in your future. 1.

11 Legendary Military Rulers of the Ancient Past

However, Romanians today don’t really think that the vampire count was a good influence on their country’s image, as a 1999 national poll showed that only 4.1% of the participants agree with that statement. 8.