In 1963, the US Military created an artificial ring around Earth, similar to that of the planet Saturn. The ring was made of copper needles and was used for worldwide communications in the case that the Soviets disabled all other methods of communication.
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Seven U.S. states are named after sovereigns - four kings and three queens.
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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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50% of pizzas in America are pepperoni.
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In the U.S. the typical school year is 180 days long. In China, the typical school year is 251 days.
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Outside of the bedroom, the most common place for adults in the U.S. to have sex is the car.
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