Tuesday, June 10, 2014

WEIRD NUMBERS GAME #4

American prison population exceeds the population of Chicago and Los Angeles combined--6.9 million prisoners.

The cerebellum, which is the part of the brain at the nape of the neck, accounts for 10% of the brain volume, yet contains half of all brain cells.

In a recent Gallup poll, 58% of respondents favored legalizing marijuana.

Two-thirds of the earth lies beneath 1000 feet of water.

One out of three seniors over the age of 65 fall every year.

People who drink 3-5 cups of coffee daily reduce their chances of dementia by 65%.

One third of adults between the ages of 18 and 32 live with their parents.

In a recent poll, 65% of respondents favored legalized online poker.

In 1970, 10% of all occupations were required to be licensed. Today, the government  requires 30% of all occupations to be licensed.

In the top ten major cities, 50% of teens are unemployed.

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