Random United States Facts

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    The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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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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    In Breton, Alabama, there is a law on the town's books against riding down the street in a motorboat.
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    The Statue of Liberty has US women's shoe size 879.
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    In 75% of American households, women manage the money and pay the bills.
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    The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%. The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%.
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    The United States does not have an official language.
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    Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of the United States' national income.
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