Spiders vs. Snakes

73% of people are college graduates.

But among those who are more scared of spiders than snakes, only 62% are college graduates.

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58% of people prefer reptiles to amphibians.

But among those who are more scared of spiders than snakes, 68% prefer reptiles to amphibians.

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55% of people use the phrase a couple only when referring to exactly two of something.

But among those who are more scared of spiders than snakes, 64% use the phrase a couple only when referring to exactly two of something.

DOUBLE PLAY

You’re extremely likely to be more scared of spiders than snakes if you both:

• prefer Star Trek to Star Wars
• have seen all three Lord of the Rings movies

NO CORRELATION

People who are more scared of spiders than snakes are almost exactly as likely as the average person to:

• have a hard time with who vs. whom
• say the person who most intimidates them is a woman
• say that if they had the opportunity to find out, they would want to know the date on which they will die