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.
26
In 1700s, the deer skin was a common medium of exchange between the trading settlers and the native Red Indians in America. This is how a buck became a slang for a dollar.
28
Teddy bears were named after U.S. President Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt.
23
91% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving.
197
Colorado switched mile marker "420" to "419.99" to stop people from stealing it.
37
There are two credit cards for every person in the United States.
2