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 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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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 United States consumes 25% of all the world's energy.
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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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The average American spends a third of their overall time online playing games and using social networks.
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In 75% of American households, women manage the money and pay the bills.
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Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of the United States' national income.
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