Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of the United States' national income.
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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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There are two credit cards for every person in 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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Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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A typical full-time worker in the US with a four-year college degree earns about $50,000. This is 62% more than a worker with only a high-school diploma.
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In 75% of American households, women manage the money and pay the bills.
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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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