Random United States Facts

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    The United States consumes 25% of all the world's energy.
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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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    Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of the United States' national income.
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    In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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    The United States has paved enough roads to circle the Earth over 150 times.
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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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    The retail price for the iPad would be $1,140 if it were built by American workers instead of Chinese.
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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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