A Public Policy Polling survey that was just recently completed asked people about animals, and here’s a few of the things that survey revealed:

• 52% of American voters prefer dogs, while just 21% prefer cats
• Americans are most scared of snakes, with 21% naming them the most frightening—just ahead of alligators at 19%.
• If choosing an "exotic" pet, 26% would choose a tiger, 20% a giraffe, and 18% a ... dinosaur.
• In a fight between a bear and a shark, the majority think a bear would win.
• Bambi is America's most popular movie animal, followed by Lassie, Garfield, Nemo, and Free Willy, respectively.

There's a new flavor of Oreos - find out about it by accessing today's "3 Things You Need to Know"

The reasons that bellyflops hurt - learn by watching our "Video of the Day"

The story goes that Paul McCartney always enjoyed acting after doing the Beatles movies in the 60s.    In the 1980s, he did his own movie, which included him, wife Linda, Ringo Starr and Ringo's wife (and former Bond girl) Barbara Bach, plus Bryan Brown (who you might remember from "The Thornbirds," or as Tom Cruises' bartending partner in "Cocktail").      A song from the soundtrack to that movie was one of McCartney's biggest hits of the decade, and on the occasion of his 71st birthday, is today's "Lost 80s Classic" 

• Some random things that you need to be in the know about, in case they come up in conversation ...  They crowned a new Miss USA last night in Las Vegas, and the lowcountry was well represented by 21 year old Charleston resident Megan Pinckney         MISS USA PAGEANT RESULTS:
  Fifth runner-up: Miss South Carolina 
  Fourth runner-up: Miss Texas
  Third runner-up: Miss Utah
  Second runner-up: Miss Illinois
  First runner-up: Miss Alabama
  WINNER: Miss Connecticut  - Erin Brady.     Someone surprisingly, none of the top 6 were blondes, and only one blonde was in the Top Ten ... Yes, that was Darius Rucker yesterday, both on the cover of Parade, and singing the National Anthem prior to game # 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio, Texas ... Governor Nikki Haley visits the Lowcountry today, speaking at the Mount Pleasant Holiday Inn over lunch
• On the day after Father's Day, find out how your weight affects your child's - click through to today's "3 Things You Need to Know"
• Watch a world record setting video - today's "Video of the Day"
• If you went to a wedding reception in the late 1980s or even early 1990s, there's a good chance this song was played, possibly even at the bride and grooms first dance song.   It was this group's only number one hit, from their "All in the Name of Love" CD.   The number one song on this date - June 17, 1987 - its today's "Lost 80s Classic"  

• TV Guide has just released their list of the 60 Greatest Games Shows of All-Time ... what's your favorite?     "The Price Is Right?"    "Family Feud?"    Or are you a "Wheel Watcher" or a "Jeopardy" fan?    And what about those classics like "Jokers Wild" and "Tattletales."    Here's their Top Ten:

1. Jeopardy!
2. Wheel of Fortune 
3. Family Feud
4. Match Game
5. The Price Is Right
6. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
7. The Hollywood Squares
8. Password
9. What's My Line?
10. The Newlywed Game

Check out the entire list: http://www.tvguide.com/News/Greatest-Game-Shows-1066568.aspx

• Learn about something good for video game players - check out today's "3 Things You Need to Know"
• The World's Largest Arcade Game - take a look by watching today's "Video of the Day"
• Maybe the best thing for George O'Dowd is the fact that he's not in jail, where he's spent some time over the last few years.    In the 1980s, he spent a lot of time on the music charts, and is certainly one of the poster childs.      On the occasion of his 52nd birthday, we feature the debut hit from his band, from 1982, as today's "Lost 80's Classic"

• Sometimes you - or maybe your children - just can't take it when an animal suffers a cruel fate in a movie.       Now, there's a web site to help.      It might be a spoiler alert for some films, but Does the Dog Die can stop you from shedding a whole slew of tears.   Simply search for any movie to find out if an animal (or animals) die in it.    You can also find out if an animal is hurt, or seems to be dead, but ends up okay in the end.      Check it out at www.doesthedogdie.com
• Find out where Father's Day ranks as a grilling holiday, about a dog version of OCD and using #hashtags on Facebook - it's all a part of today's "3 Things You Need to Know"
• Elbert Higgins was an 80s one-hit wonder who was much bigger in Japan and China than in the US.   But in 1982, he had his one hit song that was inspired by the 1948 movie which started Humprey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.   Check out this "Solid Gold" performance of today's "Lost 80s Classic"

• It's not unusual for some of our furry friends to enjoy a bath.    But, chances are you'll be suprised that this particular type enjoys it this much - watch today's "Video of the Day"
• Exactly how long can you wear heels until your free hurt?    Seem if this time seems accurate for you by looking at today's "3 Things You Need to Know"
• One of the 80s bigger one hit wonders had their only hit in 1982.   The song was written, and originally recorded by Falco, best known for his hit "Rock Me Amadeus."     There is some confusion, as people believe this band is from Germany, but instead are an English New Wave act, sometimes know as ATF.   After the Fire has today's "Lost 80s Classic"