Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for August 6, 2018
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August 6, 2018: Americans are expected to spend $30.43 billion drunk shopping this year.[1]
Nearly half (46%) of those who drink regularly shop while drunk—a total of 68 million people. They spend an average of $447.57 per person. Food, shoes, clothing, and gambling are the top items purchased under the influence.
Millennials make the most drunk purchases, followed by Gen Xers and baby boomers.
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