Poll watch

34% of Americans believe in ghosts, and 23% say they’ve personally seen a ghost or felt its presence. 14% say they’ve seen a UFO.

Associated Press/Ipsos poll

11% of Americans say they’d be willing to implant a device in their brain that allowed them to use their mind to access the Internet. 24% say the Internet can serve as a substitute for a spouse or significant other.

The Week

Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters

Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.

Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.

Sign up

Zogby International