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    The first semi-permanent settlements appeared in Florida around 5000 B.C.
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    In 2005, 25 percent of Americans over the age of 50 played video games, an increase from nine percent in 1999.
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    The United States consumes 25% of all the world's energy.
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    The United States has paved enough roads to circle the Earth over 150 times.
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    The largest hotel suite in the world is located 22 stories under the surface in the Grand Canyon Caverns. One night for two people in this 65 million year old cave is $700.
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    Teddy bears were named after U.S. President Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt.
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    Dinosaur, Colorado
    Dinosaur, Colorado
    In Colorado, USA, there's a small town called Dinosaur. Some of its street names include Brontosaurus Blvd, Brontosaurus Bypass, Stegosaurus Freeway, and Tyrannosaurus Trail.
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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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