My father once told me that figures lie and liars figure. I asked him what he meant by that statement and he told me to be extremely selective in choosing what to believe in the reportings of newspapers and television. Statistics can be molded and twisted to make it seem either better or worse than it actually is in real life. Statistics, he explained, can make a strong argument that tornadoes are caused by trailer parks and Wal-Marts. I've noticed that politicians use statistics more than anyone. 100% of all politicians use statistics to help prove their point. Statistics, in other words, are a numerical way of telling the truth so that it doesn't seem so bad. Curious about current statistics, I did a little research and discovered some interesting facts. Did you know -
35% of people watching television yell at it. 16% actually believe it helps.
57% of women would rather go on a shopping spree than have sex. The other 43% realize they can always do both, although usually not at the same time.
19% of men say they wouldn't mind being stupid as long as they had the perfect body. The other 81% didn't understand the question.
60% of all atheists and agnostics say they own at least one bible although 1005 of all atheists and agnostics eventually die.
In 1950, only 7% of Americans dyed their hair, now 75% do, This number would be higher except that 31% of the population is bald.
40% of women have hurled footwear at a man. Half of that footwear still had a foot in it.
80% of people say thy don't understand any statistics. 20% say they understand some. It's only the other 12.2% that actually have a deep knowledge of the subject.
86% of all Americans think they are smarter than half the population.
93% of Americans think they are better than average looking.
47% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
6 out of 7 dwarves aren't happy.
35% of people watching television yell at it. 16% actually believe it helps.
57% of women would rather go on a shopping spree than have sex. The other 43% realize they can always do both, although usually not at the same time.
19% of men say they wouldn't mind being stupid as long as they had the perfect body. The other 81% didn't understand the question.
60% of all atheists and agnostics say they own at least one bible although 1005 of all atheists and agnostics eventually die.
In 1950, only 7% of Americans dyed their hair, now 75% do, This number would be higher except that 31% of the population is bald.
40% of women have hurled footwear at a man. Half of that footwear still had a foot in it.
80% of people say thy don't understand any statistics. 20% say they understand some. It's only the other 12.2% that actually have a deep knowledge of the subject.
86% of all Americans think they are smarter than half the population.
93% of Americans think they are better than average looking.
47% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
6 out of 7 dwarves aren't happy.