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Factoids for Friday

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Real Estate Agent with Wayne M Martin

A few facts for Friday:

1. High school graduation rates are at a 40 year high.

2. The death rate from strokes have declined by 75% since the 1960's. Death from heart attacks have also declined. If the heart attack survival rate had not declined the number of Americans dying each year from heart disease would be more than a million  higher than it currently is.

3. In 1900, African Americans had an illiteracy rate of nearly 45% according to the Census Bureau. Today, it is statistically close to zero.

Factoids for Friday. Enjoy your day! 

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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Wayne.... those are all wonderfully positive facts to move forward with today....I really like the "heart attack" statistic....

Feb 20, 2014 08:05 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Wonderful facts Wayne you sir are on a roll.  keep them coming

Feb 20, 2014 08:08 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Barbara, I just report the facts.

James, unlike you running out of material. Will be back to the normal routine soon! You can keep them coming.

 

Feb 20, 2014 08:33 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Interesting Friday facts. Thanks, Wayne. This is also a good reminder for all of us to pay close attention to our health for a longer life.

Feb 20, 2014 08:36 PM
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

Good morning Wayne, thanks for some interesting facts.

Feb 20, 2014 08:41 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Wayne,

All good news for many of us here in the USA, Good to know of you have a heart attack we can probably survive it.

Have a nice day in Fort Myers.

Best, Clint McKie

Feb 20, 2014 08:52 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I wonder if today's High School graduates are as well taught as were the ones many years ago?

Feb 20, 2014 09:13 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Wayne,

Fun facts...but I am curious (as is Gabe) on the high school graduates!!!

Feb 20, 2014 09:55 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

I'm going with graduates are not taught as well and it's much easier to graduate today.  Love the stroke and heart attack statistics.....we are taking better care of ourselves today.

Feb 20, 2014 10:05 PM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Wayne,

Thank you for posting this.  I am sure that I'll be reciting these facts at some point today.  

Feb 20, 2014 11:31 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 like your new series ...a lot of good facts there ...Have a great day in FL!

Feb 21, 2014 12:12 AM
Randy Mitchelson,APR
Marketing Advisor & Squeeze Mortgage - Bonita Springs, FL
First Impressions are made at First Click

Just because they're graduating from high school doesn't mean they are any more smarter! 

Feb 21, 2014 02:04 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Those are very good factoids to know. I like the trends.

Feb 22, 2014 08:32 AM
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