Although African-Americans make up only 13% of the U.S. population, they accounted for one half of the estimated new HIV/AIDS diagnoses in 2004.
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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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Colorado switched mile marker "420" to "419.99" to stop people from stealing it.
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Forty percent of American adults cannot fill out a bank deposit slip correctly.
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Every month, about 9 out of 10 American children visit a McDonald’s restaurant.
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Denver, Colorado, USA now has more marijuana dispensaries than it does Starbucks.
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According to some estimates, Americans are sitting on $30 billion worth of unredeemed gift cards.
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