Jeremy Taylor
What Time Do You Wake Up in the Morning? — Survey of the Day
Due to differing work schedules and circadian rhythms, there really isn’t much of a universal time when people wake up in the morning.
Who Do You Want to Write a New National Anthem? — Survey of the Day
Francis Scott Key, who was a lawyer and an amateur poet, wrote the lyrics to ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ in 1814. While nobody is suggesting our national anthem should be replaced, if it was it would probably be done by more of a singer-songwriter type.
But which one?
Should Supersized Drinks Be Banned? — Survey of the Day
Last week, New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced a proposal which would ban certain sugary drinks over 16 ounces in the city.
Do You Believe There Is a ‘War on Women?’ — Survey of the Day
Over the past few months, the term ‘war on women’ has been used by some Democrats to describe legislation pushed by some Republicans which would limit access to abortions and birth control.
Do You Believe in Creationism, Evolution or Intelligent Design? – Survey of the Day
How man came to be has long been a subject of debate, with some believing we were created by God, others taking an evolutionary point of view, and a third group believing both God and evolution are responsible for our existence. So which argument is most popular?
Waitress Returns $400,000 Tax Refund
Virginia Hopkins was looking forward to getting her tax refund. And why wouldn’t she be, as Uncle Sam owed the waitress from Cleveland $754.
When she finally received her letter from the IRS, she tour it open and then got the shock of her life. Hopkins was staring at a check for $434,712.
New York City to Ban Large Soft Drinks – Is Your City Next?
By this time next year, residents of New York City won’t be able to buy an absurdly large and absurdly overpriced cup of soda to go alongside their absurdly large and absurdly overpriced vat of popcorn when they are enjoying a movie.
That’s because New York mayor Mike Bloomberg has proposed a ban — which is widely expected to be ratified by the city’s board of health — that would outlaw the sale o
Will It Be Difficult for Kids to Find Summer Jobs This Year? — Survey of the Day
The summer job is a rite of passage for most teens. It can also often be a bone of contention between parents, who’d like to see their kids earn money and be responsible when school is out, and children, who would rather enjoy as much time with friends in the sun as they can.
Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised to $10 an Hour? — Survey of the Day
Since 2009, the federal minimum wage has been $7.25. About 2.2 percent of the US workforce is paid at this minimal level.
Do Celebrities Have Too Much Political Power? — Survey of the Day
When a celebrity expresses a political opinion it is often covered in the media. And a famous person is also a lot more likely to be invited to the White House — or gain similar access to an elected official — than an average citizen.
But does that mean celebrities have too much political power?
Are You Planning to Use Your Vacation Days This Year? — Survey of the Day
Employees in the United States have an average of 18 paid vacation days a year. But will they use them all?
Do You Still Tan Despite the Risks? – Survey of the Day
Various medical studies have found that tanning, whether it be done under natural or artificial light, can greatly increase your risk of skin cancer. If anyone’s a prime example of that, it’d be Patricia Krentcil. Despite this blatant fact, a new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology has found that younger people, in particular, are still embracing tanning.