Not long ago, I wrote about how
most Americans are dumber than dirt when it comes to health.
Now I've come across some startling statistics that may point to the reason for this epidemic of dumb-and-dumber-itis:
Ø 1/3 of high school graduates never read another book for the rest of their lives
Ø
80 percent of American families did not buy or read a book last year
Ø 70 percent of U.S. adults have not been in a bookstore in the last five yearsMeanwhile, people in the United States spend an average of four hours in front of the TV each day and three hours listening to the radio -- both sources that contain little or no real information that can truly benefit your life. HumorWriters.org
NewPairodimes June 2, 2007
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