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Americans were asked "What percentage of American adults _____" compared with the true proportion. (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 days ago (2 children)

85% own a smartphone, 88% own a car, but only 83% have a driver's license, that would explain a few things. Is gas cheaper than mobile internet in the US?

Also, Americans means US citizens, Mexico and Canada are conveniently excluded as usual.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I can't believe how many people read a book in the last year. I assume that means cover to cover and not flipping through something.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (2 children)

This statistic isn't about how many people read a book, but how many people said they did it.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago

Not to mention the definition of book. A children's book that you read to your kid before bed counts the same as War and Peace.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

good point.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

88% own a car, but only 83% have a driver's license

I'm guessing that I still "own" a 1985 Suburban, a 1986 Cavalier, and a 1989 S10. I still have the Titles to each of these vehicles, but the vehicles themselves were scrapped decades ago.