Random United States Facts

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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 first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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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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    Forty percent of American adults cannot fill out a bank deposit slip correctly.
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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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    In Breton, Alabama, there is a law on the town's books against riding down the street in a motorboat.
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    In 75% of American households, women manage the money and pay the bills.
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    50% of pizzas in America are pepperoni.
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