Although we DO NOT invite you to participate in this highly overrated event, it does bring up some interesting statistics:
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TV-Turnoff Week, which runs through Friday, is an annual event that encourages people around the world to turn off their televisions, read more and concentrate on living.
According to www.tvturnoff.org:
* There are 2.55 people in the average American household - and 2.73 TVs.
* 50% of American homes have at least 3 televisions or more; 19% of homes have only 1.
* In 1975, only 11% of U.S. households had more than 3 TVs - and 57% only had 1.
* The average American home has the TV on for well over 8 hours every day.
* The average American watches 4 hours and 35 of TV each day.
* One in four children under the age of 2 has a TV in his or her bedroom.
Courtesy: www.tvturnoff.org
