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In ‘01 Americans Spent $593.9 Billion On Fun, An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

In ‘01 Americans spent $593.9 billion on fun, an amount equal to the GNP of Canada. (Foster letter ...read more

Tags: Money

For Working Americans Over Age 45 Who Have ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

For working Americans over age 45 who have living parents, half are providing some assistance to ...read more

Tags: Family

American Average Life Spans Have Set A New ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

American average life spans have set a new record, 76.5 years. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Death

57% Of Americans Say They've Bought A Lottery ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

57% of Americans say they’ve bought a lottery ticket with the past 12 months. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Money

Americans Consume Almost 31 Pounds Of Cheese Each ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Americans consume almost 31 pounds of cheese each year, up 75% from ‘80. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

68% Of Americans Oppose Same-Sex Marriage, Up ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

68% of Americans oppose same-sex marriage, up from 55% just a year ago. (Foster Letter ...read more

3 In 10 Americans Report That Alcohol Has Been ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

3 in 10 Americans report that alcohol has been the source of trouble within their own families. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Addiction

About 1 In 5 Americans Have Had To Evacuate Their ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

About 1 in 5 Americans have had to evacuate their homes because of a pending natural disaster. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

45% Of Americans Personal Views Guide Them More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

45% of Americans personal views guide them more than do God and religious teachings. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Truth

About 13% Of American Men Ages 30 To 55 Are Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

About 13% of American men ages 30 to 55 are not working, up from 5% in the late ...read more

Americans Spent $16.7 Billion On Organic Food And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

Americans spent $16.7 billion on organic food and beverages in 2006, a 126% increase in just five ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:3

Tags: Food

On Average, Americans Work 42 Hours, Canadians 41 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

On average, Americans work 42 hours, Canadians 41 hours and Britons 39 hours per week. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Workplace

On Average, Americans Work 42 Hours, Canadians 41 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

On average, Americans work 42 hours, Canadians 41 hours and Britons 39 hours per week. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

35% Of Americans Have Divorced; Among Born-Again ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

35% of Americans have divorced; among born-again Christians 34% divorced after they became Christians. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Divorce

20% Of All Americans Say They Have Had To Cut ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

20% of all Americans say they have had to cut back on spending because of rising interest rates. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Money

More Than 12 Million Americans Have Tried ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

More than 12 million Americans have tried methamphetamine and 1.5 million are regular users. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Addiction

11,243 Americans Are Injured While Reading Each ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

11,243 Americans are injured while reading each year; 3,925 as they brush their teeth, and 17,916 ...read more

1 In 4 American Kids Is Overweight And 27 Million ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

1 in 4 American kids is overweight and 27 million have high cholesterol says the Centers for Disease Control. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

66% Of All Americans Who Accept Jesus Christ As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

66% of all Americans who accept Jesus Christ as their savior do so before they reach the age of 18. (Foster ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Last Year Americans Spent About $8 Billion On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Last year Americans spent about $8 billion on Christmas and Hanukah decorations. Expect about the same this year. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Christmas