Average American Vacations Days

12 is the average number of vacation days Amaericans take each year (SOURCE: Time Magazine)

George Bush Summer Vacation

10 is the number of days George W. Bush has allocated for his summer vacation – the shortest in his presidency and three weeks shorter than last year. (SOURCE: Time Magazine)

Fortysomethings in Army

5 is the number of fortysomethings who have enlisted in the Army since the age limit was raised in June from just under 40 to just shy of 42. (SOURCE: Time Magazine)