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Real Estate Agent with Wayne M Martin

Yes, more trivia for Tuesday!

1.In 1952, 38,000 people contracted polio in America alone according to the Centers for Disease Control. In 2012, there were fewer than 300 cases of polio in the entire world.

2. Worldwide deaths from battle have plunged from 300 per 100,000 people during WWII to the low teens during the 1970's, to less than 10 in the 1980's to fewer than 1 in the 21st century.

3. According to the Census Bureau, only 1 in 10 American homes had air conditioning in 1960. That rose to 49% in 1973 and 89% today. The 11% that don not are mostly in colder climates.

Enough for today. Enjoy your day! 

Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Wayne.  #2 doesn't sound right with all the battles being fought over seas.

Feb 17, 2014 08:21 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Air conditioning changed the world - not so much as the polio vaccine - but for us down South, almost!

Feb 17, 2014 08:22 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Wayne -  Interesting statistics particularly about battle deaths.  I wonder if that is reported deaths or only international declared wars.  Certainly seems low.

Feb 17, 2014 08:25 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Wayne. Thank you for sharing the factoids, always great to get a little history lesson in the morning.

Feb 17, 2014 08:29 PM
Sharon & Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette homes for sale

Wayne, that is an amazing statistic how polio has almost been eradicated!  I remember getting my polio shot in the 50's!

Feb 17, 2014 08:33 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Polio shots were a big thing for my generation! Remember those times well! Enjoy your day!

Feb 17, 2014 08:54 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

I remember those polio shots all too well Wayne.....and not having a/c too.

Feb 17, 2014 09:18 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning Wayne,

Hopefully they will be able to come up with a vaccine for cancer, diabete's and a few others.

Have the c/a but hardly use it.

Make yourself a great day.

Feb 17, 2014 09:19 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Wayne,

Interesting facts. My home in Michigan had no A/C in it. No need when the temps are great in the spring and summer.

Have a nice day in Fort Myers my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Feb 17, 2014 09:35 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I remember the days of the polio vaccine. First there were shots then sugar cubes. Have a great wonderful day Wayne.

Feb 17, 2014 09:55 PM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Wayne ...I'm learning more and more everyday!

Thanks ...Have a great one!

Feb 17, 2014 10:07 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Wayne, our society has come a long way since Polio. Now, if we could wipe out cancer, wouldn't that be grand!!!

Cheers to your good health Wayne!

Feb 18, 2014 08:58 AM
Randy Mitchelson,APR
Marketing Advisor & Squeeze Mortgage - Bonita Springs, FL
First Impressions are made at First Click

I guess that all means there are a lot more people alive to buy houses and take out mortgages! Thanks health care!

Feb 18, 2014 03:21 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Wayne we need to get together about where we get our trivia information from.  Great stuff

Feb 18, 2014 06:43 PM
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

Great facts, in Germany and most of Europe very few houses have AC evening now days, but considering my parents house out there has walls a good 18 inches thick, it keeps the cold in during the summer and warm in during the Winter.

Feb 19, 2014 12:53 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks, Wayne.  Some interesting trivia that shows how the world has changed in a relatively short time.

Feb 19, 2014 03:21 AM