Nearly four in 10 American adults who consume an alcoholic beverage several times a year or more choose beer (38 percent), followed by wine (31 percent) and spirits/liquor (28 percent), according to a Harris Poll of 2,148 U.S. adults ages 21 and over. Many of us enjoy all three types of alcoholic beverages, depending on the occasion, but even so we have a preferred drink -- the one we enjoy the most. "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy," quipped Benjamin Franklin. Facts to know and tell: Beer A cold brew is most favored among men (55 percent) and younger generations ages 21 to 54 (43 percent), as well as those living in the South (43 percent). Domestic non-craft beers are the most popular among beer drinkers (38 percent), followed by craft beer (29 percent) and imported beer (23 percent). Wine From chardonnay to zinfandel, wine is the preferred beverage among women (46 percent) and older adults age 65 and up (42 percent). In addition, wine is favored in ...

So how do you flush a toilet in a public restroom? More than half of men and women flush the toilet with their foot or use something to protect their hands. Although 99% of Americans use public restrooms, a third will use them only in a dire emergency, according to a poll from Harris Interactive. 70% of women have walked out of a public restroom without using it because they felt it was "too dirty," while only 54% of men walked out without using it. Women are more hesitant than men to use a gas station restroom (45% vs. 33%), only using it when they are "desperate." 27% of women confine their use of public restrooms to particular places they know to be good. Both women and men (56% and 51%, respectively) have snuck into a restaurant, store, hotel or other establishment just to use the bathroom even though they were not a customer at the time. More men than women (19% vs. 13%) have stopped what they were doing and gone home rather than use a public restroom. 2...

(Women's Health) When's the last time you saw your eye doctor? If you wear glasses or contacts, it might've been the last time you needed a new prescription. And if you don't? You might not even be able to remember. If you can relate, you're definitely not alone. Only 50 percent of Americans get their eyes checked annually, a recent VSP Vision Care and YouGov survey found. But regular eye exams can keep your peepers functioning at their peak. That means making sure your vision is sharp, but also catching potential eye problems before they become a big deal. So how do you know if it's time for your next visit? It's been more than a year since your last exam Regular eye exams are the best way to keep seeing as clearly as possible and protect against eye diseases that can mess with your vision, says the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Eye exams can also help you learn important information about your overall health. By looking into your eyes, your doctor g...

A study found only 12.7% of women have natural blonde hair. 75% of people eat one grilled-cheese sandwich per year. Coffee was first known in Europe as Arabian wine. According to a health watchdog, the sweet potato is the healthiest food -- period. It contains twice the daily recommended amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, Potassium-fiber and 10 other vitamins. Amnesia has afflicted more television characters than any other medical condition. One third of people claim they can't snap their fingers. Women who wear high heels are perceived as smarter, wealthier and more ambitious than women who don't. A recent study claims your intuition peaks in your 60s. This U.S. retailer tried for 7 years to expand in Thailand but never did. Who was it? Food Lion.

Jerry Fogel, best remembered as Jerry Buell on NBC's 1960s sitcom "The Mothers-in-Law" has died. He was 83. Judge Judy has endorsed Michael Bloomberg for president. Kylie Jenner and her bestie went together the other day to get LASIK surgery. At a New York Bed Bath and Beyond, they had put out pumpkins that were painted black and using white paint for the eyes, nose and mouth. After many complaints they were 'racist,' they were taken down. Nene Leakes reportedly makes $1 million per season on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." Apparently, Lady Gaga broke up with Dan Horton because he lacked maturity. Meanwhile, she already wants to start dating again. 68% of owners self-installed their networked camera in 2018, compared to 49% in 2016. Singer Carly Simon, who befriended Jackie Kennedy in her later years, says that JFK was off with one of his mistresses when Jackie gave birth to one of their kids. Kennedy was present for the birth of children Carol...

In 1964 The Beatles sweep the British Music Awards. In 1964 The Rolling Stones give their first performance on the "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1967 Aretha Franklin performs on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show." In 1968 Yoko Ono announces she is having John Lennon's baby. In 1969 Three Dog Night make their first network TV appearance performing "Easy To Be Hard" and "Eli's Coming" on ABC's "American Bandstand." In 1969 "Leaving On A Jet Plane" by Peter, Paul & Mary, "Eli's Coming" by Three Dog Night and "Down On The Corner" by Creedence Clearwater all enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1969 "Laughing" by the Guess Who is certified gold. In 1970 Pink Floyd's "Atomic Heart Mother" becomes the group's first #1 album in Britain. In 1973 John Lennon sues the U.S. Government for illegal surveillance hindering his deportation suit. In 1974 Paul McCartney & Wings' single...

In 1400 Geoffrey Chaucer, author of "The Canterbury Tales," dies in London. In 1675 Iapetus, a moon of Saturn, is discovered by Giovanni Cassini. In 1760 George III ascends to the British throne upon the death of his grandfather, King George II. In 1812 The U.S. frigate United States captures the British vessel Macedonian during the War of 1812. In 1854 The "Charge of the Light Brigade" takes place during the Crimean War as an English brigrade of 600 men charged the Russian army against hopeless odds and suffered heavy losses. In 1870 The first American postal cards are issued. In 1903 The U.S. Senate begins investigating the Teapot Dome scandals of the Harding administration. In 1918 The Canadian steamship Princess Sophia hits a reef off Alaska killing nearly all 400 aboard. In 1929 Former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall is convicted of taking a $100,000 bribe. In 1939 "The Time of Your Life," by William Saroyan opens in New York. In 1951 Peace talks ai...