Daniel Webster, who ran for president and lost three times, declined the Vice Presidency twice, thinking it a worthless office. Both presidents who offered it later died in office, meaning that if he had accepted, he would’ve become president after all.
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In the US, there are quite a few cities called Gaylord.
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Teddy bears were named after U.S. President Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt.
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Every month, about 9 out of 10 American children visit a McDonald’s restaurant.
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According to some estimates, Americans are sitting on $30 billion worth of unredeemed gift cards.
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There are two credit cards for every person in the United States.
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The United States consumes 25% of all the world's energy.
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There is a city in New Mexico called Truth or Consequences.
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