The Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) carries out research on public opinion on foreign policy and international issues.

A recent study surveded the US Public on their Beliefs on Iraq and the Presidential Election

The study found that 57% of Americans continue to believe Iraq supported Al Qaeda, and had 60% believe Iraq had WMDs or a WMD program. Despite statements by Richard Clarke, David Kay, Hans Blix and others, few Americans perceive most experts as saying the contrary.

American attitudes: Program on International Policy Attitudes: "US Public Beliefs on Iraq and the Presidential Election"

Japanese TV is famous for bizarre and extreme reality shows.

A comedian named Nasubi was forced to spend a year in a room living entirely off of things that he won in contests. Nuts!