Random United States Facts

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    Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of the United States' national income.
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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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    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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    Each year, around 24,000 Americans are bitten by rats!
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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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    On average, someone in the US suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies every 3 minutes from stroke.
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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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