Random United States Facts

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    No president of the United States was an only child for his parents.
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    Each year, around 24,000 Americans are bitten by rats!
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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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    Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of the United States' national income.
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    The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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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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    In 75% of American households, women manage the money and pay the bills.
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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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