Random American Facts

    20 facts tagged with American Facts

    The handbook issued to US soldiers in Britain during WW2 included the line "The British don't know how to make a good cup of coffee. You don't know how to make a good cup of tea. It's an even swap."
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    Every month, about 9 out of 10 American children visit a McDonald’s restaurant.
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    Cloud Computing
    Cloud Computing
    In 2012, a national survey found that 51% of people thought stormy weather affected cloud computing.
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    A Native American tribe in South Dakota collects bottle caps left by campers, using them as currency. Several banks in the area now recognize the caps as legal tender.
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    As many as one third Americans flush the toilet while they are still on it.
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    91% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving.
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    Häagen-Dazs
    Häagen-Dazs
    The Häagen-Dazs ice cream creator was American and made up the brand name to sound Danish, unique, and sophisticated. It doesn't mean anything.
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    In 2005, 25 percent of Americans over the age of 50 played video games, an increase from nine percent in 1999.
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