8 out of 10 Brits: Intriguing statistics about the world's 79th largest nation

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A light-hearted, whistlestop tour of today's Britain, done entirely through statistics and survey results How long does the average British male spend in the shower What is the worst-paid job Where are the keenest DIYers in the UK to be found Which profession least favours the wearing of ties Why are 63% of us too embarrassed to complain about bad food in a restaurant Covering everything from food to travel, via gardening and fashion, 8 out of 10 Brits tells you everything you need to know, and much that you don't, about who we are, where we're going, and why - on statistical grounds - we should all consider living in Southend-on-Sea.

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Charlie Croker is an author and journalist. His previous books include The Little Book of Beckham, A Game of Three Halves and Lost in Translation. He has also written for The Times, the Independent on Sunday and the Spectator, among others.