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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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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Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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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 has paved enough roads to circle the Earth over 150 times.
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In 75% of American households, women manage the money and pay the bills.
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The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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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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