Random United States Facts

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    On average, someone in the US suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies every 3 minutes from stroke.
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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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    The Canadian province of New Brunswick (which was part of the UK at the time) had a bloodless war with the US state of Maine in 1839
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    The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship resulting from the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
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    Oral sex was illegal in 18 states under old sodomy law until 2003 when they were invalidated.
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    In 75% of American households, women manage the money and pay the bills.
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    Forty percent of American adults cannot fill out a bank deposit slip correctly.
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    50% of pizzas in America are pepperoni.
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