Percentage of Americans who say they are shy:

40%
According to studies done by the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University.
Source: Wall Street Journal, 5/18/2010

 
   
  Three people Peter Braunstein mentioned would be in heaven with him when he died:

Joan of Arc, Biohazard's mom, and Aaron Spelling
Anna Wintour, meanwhile, was mentioned as having a place in hell run entirely by large rats waiting for her, and a team of eunuchs standing by to escort her there.
Source: In Court, Details of Sex Play With Suspect, Anemonia Hartocollis, New York Times, 5/10/2007

 
   
  Vehicle civilian Shawn Nelson drove while driving on a nearly 30-minute rampage through the streets of San Diego in 1995:

A 57-ton M-60 tank
Shawn Nelson, a 35-year old former Army tank crew member, stole the tank from the San Diego National Guard armory. He then drove the tank around the streets of San Diego, flattening parked cars and fire hydrants, while being pursued by over 20 police cars. He stopped when the tank became stuck on a concrete highway divider, and was fatally shot by the police.
Source: Washington Post, 5/19/1995

 
   
  Odds that an American believes children are respectful of adults in public:

1 in 10
Based on a 2002 survey by Public Agenda, an opinion research group.
Source: Washington Times, 11/20/2002