Random United States Facts

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    The turkey is one of the most famous birds in North America. In fact, Benjamin Franklin wanted to make the wild turkey, not the Bald Eagle, the national bird of the United States!
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    According to some estimates, Americans are sitting on $30 billion worth of unredeemed gift cards.
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    Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of the United States' national income.
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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 consumes 25% of all the world's energy.
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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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    Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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