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That was a decrease from 2016 when 18% lived in poverty: US Census<\/li><li>45% of Americans believe in the existence of ghosts and demons: YouGov<\/li><li>40% of Americans don&#8217;t wash their hands after going to the bathroom at home.<\/li><li>Super Mario Brothers is the most popular and the most famous video game: YouGov<\/li><li>The most popular sandwich in America is grilled cheese (79% say it is their favorite) followed by grilled chicken tied with turkey (75%). 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