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Subject: Fact about the average American
Category: Miscellaneous
Asked by: zabs-ga
List Price: $10.00
Posted: 29 Nov 2006 09:13 PST
Expires: 29 Dec 2006 09:13 PST
Question ID: 786597
Hello. I need an answer to this question as soon as possible. The
average American will achieve this before December 31st. What is it?
If an answer is found, i will need the resource from which it is
found. Please contact me if anymore information is needed. Thanks
Answer  
Subject: Re: Fact about the average American
Answered By: pafalafa-ga on 29 Nov 2006 13:31 PST
 
zabs-ga,

The average American will achieve a weight gain of about a pound to a
pound-and-a-half by December 31st, as a result of holiday gorging:


http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/index.ssf?/base/news-10/116443300595380.xml&coll=1
Day after draws crowds stuffed with guilt



http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1175/is_2_35/ai_87022745
You are what you eat; the average American gains a pound every holiday
season, but that extra weight usually stays on for good



I trust that's what you're looking for, but if there's anything else
you need, just let me know.


And happy holidays!


pafalafa-ga

Request for Answer Clarification by zabs-ga on 29 Nov 2006 14:31 PST
I will check and see if this is the correct answer and let you know. Many thanks

Clarification of Answer by pafalafa-ga on 29 Nov 2006 15:22 PST
I'm curious to know just how you'll **know** if it's the correct answer or not.

Do keep me posted...

paf

Request for Answer Clarification by zabs-ga on 30 Nov 2006 14:09 PST
I have not found out yet if this is the correct answer. It is for a
radio show quiz in which the winner must correctly answer a series of
five questions to win the jacpot. I have researched the other four
questions and found all their answers, but this one I have not been
able to verify just yet. I will hopefully know by tomorrow. If not,
then before Friday of next week. Hope this is not too long of a wait
for your payment. Appreciate your patience.

Request for Answer Clarification by zabs-ga on 04 Dec 2006 05:40 PST
Hey paf!!! OMG you got the right answer and I called in and got
through, but he said he needs a number. I said as my answer" gains a
pound to a pound and a half due to holiday gorging" cn u find a
specific number for me???

Clarification of Answer by pafalafa-ga on 04 Dec 2006 06:45 PST
Wow, zabs...glad to hear I hit the nail on the head.  Hope it's a BIG contest.

As for the actual number, that's tough, because there are a lot of
numbers bandied about, and I don't know which one the contest
promoters have in mind.

However, I think the "one pound" figure mentioned here:


http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2006/11/11-21-06tdc/11-21-06dscihealth-04.asp


is probably the most credible, as it comes directly from a reputable
study published in the very well-respected publication, the New
England Journal of Medicine.


Let me know if you've won!


paf

Request for Answer Clarification by zabs-ga on 07 Dec 2006 12:28 PST
hey that is the right naswer, but no one has gotten it. there have
been a few people who are REALLY close, but no one has won yet. i hope
i get in tomorrow. ill keep you posted. thanks paf.

Clarification of Answer by pafalafa-ga on 07 Dec 2006 19:54 PST
Excellent news, zabs.  Let me know how things go.


paf

Request for Answer Clarification by zabs-ga on 05 Jan 2007 06:55 PST
paf, i dont know if you'll get this, but the answer is NOT one pound.
could you keep looking for me?
Comments  
Subject: Re: Fact about the average American
From: frankcorrao-ga on 29 Nov 2006 14:04 PST
 
The average American has one testicle.
Subject: Re: Fact about the average American
From: qed100-ga on 29 Nov 2006 14:46 PST
 
The average American will celebrate a birthday before December 31st.
Subject: Re: Fact about the average American
From: nelson-ga on 29 Nov 2006 19:32 PST
 
frankcorrao-ga, that is the funniest thing I've heard in a long time.

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