St. Patrick’s Day Fun Facts You Didn’t Know

Today is St. Patrick’s Day, National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day and National "Eat Like an Irishman" Day, so celebrate accordingly (and safely!).

Cabbies say St Patty's Day is the busiest day of the year for them. Some plan to ride with buckets in their car in case passengers vomit from drinking too much. Some cabbies charge $150 for cleaning up. Other cabbies line their backseat with plastic.

Wallethub released these St. Patricks Day facts:

St. Patrick's Day is the fourth most popular drinking day of the year behind New Year's Eve, Christmas and July 4th.

13 million pints of Guinness will be consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day.

45 pounds of vegetable dye will be used to turn the Chicago River green today.

Cabbage shipments increased by 70% this week.

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A new survey by the National Retail Federation reveals that the average American will spend $35.37 on St Patrick's Day. That's down from $36.52 last year. Other findings:

- 56% of people will purchase food and beverages for St Patrick's Day

- 28% of people will buy green clothing for St Patrick's Day

- 23% of people will purchase decorations for St Patrick's Day

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Today is St. Patrick's Day. 39% of Americans believe wearing green will increase their chances of meeting someone special today. According to the Census Bureau, 36 million U.S. residents claim Irish ancestry. This number is almost nine times the population of Ireland itself (3.9 million).

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A survey by the Guinness Storehouse, Ireland's top tourist destination, reveals that 70% of people believe everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Other findings:

- 25% of people believe a four leaf clover is good luck

- 21% of people have found a "new love" on St. Patrick's Day

And now you know.