http://www.businessinsider.com/how-the-average-american-has-changed-since-the-1960s-2012-7
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Not your daddy's country.
In 1960, the average man weighed 166 pounds and the average woman weighed 140 pounds. Today, the average man weighs 194 pounds and the average woman weighs 164 pounds.
7.7% of adults had a college degree in 1960. Today 28% have a college degree.
72% of adults were married in 1960. Only 51% of adults are married today.
2% of Americans had no religious affiliation in 1960. 14% do not identify with any religion today.
40% of Americans regularly smoked cigarettes in 1969. Today, only 22% regularly smoke.
12% of Americans felt that alcohol had caused trouble in their family in 1960. 30% blame alcohol for familial problems today.
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