The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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Although African-Americans make up only 13% of the U.S. population, they accounted for one half of the estimated new HIV/AIDS diagnoses in 2004.
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Americans throw out 4.5 pounds of trash a day - twice that of 40 years ago.
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The United States has paved enough roads to circle the Earth over 150 times.
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In 75% of American households, women manage the money and pay the bills.
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Every month, about 9 out of 10 American children visit a McDonald’s restaurant.
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The United States consumes 25% of all the world's energy.
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