The turkey is one of the most famous birds in North America. In fact, Benjamin Franklin wanted to make the wild turkey, not the Bald Eagle, the national bird of the United States!
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In 75% of American households, women manage the money and pay the bills.
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In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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A typical full-time worker in the US with a four-year college degree earns about $50,000. This is 62% more than a worker with only a high-school diploma.
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The United States has paved enough roads to circle the Earth over 150 times.
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Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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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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The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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