Random United States Facts

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    The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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    50% of pizzas in America are pepperoni.
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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 United States does not have an official language.
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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 Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship resulting from the diplomatic relationship between the United States and France.
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    Almost half the newspapers in the world are published in the United States and Canada!
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    The United States consumes 25% of all the world's energy.
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