The Book of Percentages by Tom Philbin

Author:Tom Philbin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: Adams Media, Inc.
Published: 2009-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

Which goody two-shoes celebrity would you most want to corrupt?

13% would want to corrupt Kelly Clarkson, 19% Amanda Bynes, 30% Hilary Duff, and 38% Mandy Moore.

What percentage does sexual desire increase following breast augmentation surgery?

Following breast augmentation surgery, women have increased self-esteem, in addition to an increased sex drive. For a majority of women, sexual desire increased by a whopping 81% !

How accurate are colonoscopy retesting reports?

No one argues that you shouldn’t get a colonoscopy, but how often should you have one? Unfortunately, 65% of all colonoscopy reports incorrectly state when retesting should occur. This means that more and more people with a low risk of colon cancer are being tested more frequently, making it more difficult for those high-risk people to schedule an appointment.

“I’m trying not to put myself into anything I’m not 100% confident about.”

Christian Slater, American actor

What American city has the highest percentage of African American citizens?

African Americans make up 13.4% of the total American population, and Detroit—with 84% of the population—is the city with the most African American citizens.

How much income do retail stores lose to shoplifters each year?

Retail stores suffer an annual inventory loss of roughly 1.7% per year. That may seem small, but in fact stores lose millions and millions of dollars every year due to stolen merchandise. Oftentimes, stores try to cover this loss by increasing their prices—hurting your wallet in turn.

What percentage of Americans own or plan to own an e-reader?

Only 3% of Americans currently own an e-book reader and 80% report that they have no plans to purchase one any time in the near future!

What areas of the United States contain the most native-born people—in other words, people who never moved away?

Roughly 80% of the U.S.-born population of Louisiana and New York was born in those states ( 82.2% and 82.1%, respectively). At the other end of the spectrum, only 28.5% of the U.S.-born population living in Nevada was born there.

What percentage of Iraqi citizens don’t have access to an adequate water supply?

Roughly 70% of all citizens of Iraq are lacking an adequate, clean water source.

Will driving less result in reduced premiums from insurance companies?

It can. Many insurance companies offer low-mileage discounts of 10% or more for drivers who motor fewer that 7,500 miles a year due to their decreased chance of getting into an accident. Some companies will even shave premiums by 5% to 30% per year for drivers who have been accident-free for five years.

What percentage of men have had something confiscated at the airport?

20% have fumed at airport security when their property was confiscated.

Does it pay to move yourself instead of hiring a moving company?

It surely does! By moving yourself you can save between 30% and 80%. Rent your own truck or trailer, find used boxes, convince your friends to help you out, and get ready to work your muscles. The only problem with this scenario is that you have to move all those boxes!

“When one bases his life on principle, 99% of his decisions are already made.

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