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Poll: How long could you go without looking at a mirror?

# of votes   % of votes
A day, easily. 121 22% 22%  
No more than a few days. 86 15% 15%  
Probably a week. 102 18% 18%  
I rarely use a mirror. 131 23% 23%  
I can't help myself -- if I see a mirror, I have to look. 118 21% 21%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: September 06, 2012, 08:26 AM

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Poll: Have you stopped using an app over privacy concerns?

# of votes   % of votes
Yes. 244 56% 56%  
No. 71 16% 16%  
I'm concerned, but I use the apps anyway. 67 15% 15%  
I'm not concerned at all. 54 12% 12%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: September 05, 2012, 10:52 AM

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Poll: Which of the new foods at the State Fair has you the most excited?

# of votes   % of votes
Walleye Roll at Giggles Campfire Grill 360 20% 20%  
Split Scone With Sausage Gravy at French Meadow Bakery and Cafe 141 8% 8%  
Wine-Infused Ice Cream at Izzy's Ice Cream 194 11% 11%  
Great Balls of Fire Meatballs at Sausage Sister & Me 202 11% 11%  
Ragin' Ankles pork shanks at Famous Dave's 146 8% 8%  
I'll stick with my old favorites. 738 41% 41%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: August 27, 2012, 08:49 AM

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Poll: How do you access Facebook most often?

Facebook has tweaked its iPhone app to make it faster. How do you access the site?

# of votes   % of votes
iPhone (or other Apple device) app. 393 14% 14%  
Android app. 234 9% 9%  
Laptop or desktop computer. 813 30% 30%  
Any way I can. 95 4% 4%  
I'm not on Facebook. 1179 43% 43%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: August 24, 2012, 08:18 AM

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Poll: What's your favorite Twin Cities thrift store?

# of votes   % of votes
Bibles for Missions (Crystal) 44 5% 5%  
Goodwill 204 25% 25%  
Hidden Treasures (St. Anthony) 36 4% 4%  
Salvation Army 61 7% 7%  
Savers 119 15% 15%  
Unique/Valu Thrift 112 14% 14%  
Value Village 91 11% 11%  
Somewhere else 148 18% 18%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: August 22, 2012, 08:25 AM

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Poll: What do you think of chessboxing?

# of votes   % of votes
It sounds cool. I'd love to try it. 19 13% 13%  
Not for me, but more power to those who do it. 12 8% 8%  
Seriously, chessboxing? What's next -- checkers-hurdling? 56 38% 38%  
Shrug. 62 42% 42%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: March 02, 2012, 09:59 AM

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Poll: What do you think of the PlayStation Vita, coming today?

# of votes   % of votes
I can't wait to get it! 88 10% 10%  
I'm intrigued, but the $250 price is too high. 218 26% 26%  
I'll stick with my smartphone or tablet for mobile gaming. 388 46% 46%  
Dude, you totally gave short shrift to the Nintendo 3DS. 154 18% 18%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: February 21, 2012, 08:41 AM

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Poll: Do you think Valentine's Day is ....

# of votes   % of votes
An excellent opportunity to show your love for someone, 566 25% 25%  
A necessary evil to keep the peace. 297 13% 13%  
A made-up greeting card holiday. Not playing along. 1427 62% 62%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: February 14, 2012, 06:43 AM

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Poll: How much do you tip at sit-down restaurants?

# of votes   % of votes
10 percent 594 5% 5%  
15 percent 3059 24% 24%  
20 percent 5417 43% 43%  
More than 20 percent 682 5% 5%  
It depends on the service 2687 21% 21%  
None of the above 209 2% 2%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: February 08, 2012, 02:33 PM

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Poll: Should marijuana be legalized?

# of votes   % of votes
Yes 12099 88% 88%  
No 1728 12% 12%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: October 19, 2011, 03:32 PM

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