Fun Q & A American Statistics

Q - What is the greatest fear among people in the U.S?

A - Polls taken of Americans show that fear of speaking before a large group of people is the greatest fear (41%). The next is heights (32%).

Q - What are the most popular natural attractions in the U.S?

A - The Grand Canyon in Arizona, then Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, then Niagara Falls in New York.

Q - Is New Jersey really the hazardous waste capital of America?

A - Yup, that state has 96 hazardous waste sites. The next closest is New York with 63.

Q - What age group has the highest voter turnout?

A - Senior citizens - and by a large margin. That group turns out an average of 71% of its voters. The next nearest voting block by age is less than 50%. The worst voting block by age is youth (18-25) at 35% average turnout.

Q - In an average year how many Americans does the Internal Revenue Service audit?

A - The IRS audits about 2% or 1.5 million people. Audits cost the government about $4.50 for each $1,000.00 additional tax collected from taxpayers.

Q - Is Chicago the windiest city in the U.S?

A - Not at all. Chicago ranks 16^th with an average wind speed of 10.4 mph. The windiest city is Great Falls, Montana with an average wind speed of 13.1 mph.

Q - What is the most disliked household task?

A - Cleaning the dishes at 17% of those asked. The next was cleaning the bathroom at 8%.