Random United States Facts

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    Almost half the newspapers in the world are published in the United States and Canada!
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    The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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    Americans throw out 4.5 pounds of trash a day - twice that of 40 years ago.
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    In 75% of American households, women manage the money and pay the bills.
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    The Statue of Liberty has US women's shoe size 879.
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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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    Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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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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