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Many Americans would be surprised to learn certain facts and statistics about their own country. This collection of strange but true facts about the United States, taken from Zero Hedge, will be sure to make you think about American culture and history in a completely different way.

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▲Americans consume around 100 acres of pizza every day.

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The current flag was designed by a 17-year-old in 1958 for a school project. He only received a B- on the project.

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Americans were found to be the group of people most likely to assist a stranger, according to the World Giving Index.

▲Although Alaska is 429 times larger than the state of Rhode Island, it has a significantly lower population.

▲Three of the five oldest rivers in the world are located in the United States. They are the New, the Susquehanna, and the French Broad Rivers.

▲More than 69% of American firefighters are volunteers.

▲Experts estimate that around one in 10 Americans could be a direct relative to one of the 102 pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620.

▲The length of Alaska's coastline is longer than that of all other 49 states combined.

▲Maryland has the most millionaires per capita.

▲Although the grizzly bear is California's state animal, they have not spotted one in the state since 1922.

▲On average, American supermarkets waste 3,000 lbs of food a year.

▲The only place where coffee is grown domestically in the US is Hawaii.

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According to the CDC, 34% of American men are currently obese.

▲The US government spends 1.8 cents to make a penny and 9.4 cents to make a nickel.

▲Three US towns are named Santa Claus.

▲Apple has more money than the US Treasury.

▲There are three times more cows in Montana than people.

▲In over half of the US states, the highest paying job is a football coach.

▲Some 25% of Americans believe in reincarnation.

▲John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826, exactly 50 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

▲The most dangerous job in the country is being the President.

▲Some 27% of Americans believe that the US moon landings were a hoax.

▲On average, Americans spend 10 hours a day using electronic devices.

▲The Carolinas are the only places on Earth where the Venus Fly Trap grows naturally.

▲60% of all bachelor's degrees in 2024 were given to women.

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Although most Americans speak English, the country does not have an official language.

Unknown facts about the US that will surprise many Americans

Did you know that the American flag was designed by a 17-year-old for a school project?

05/02/18 por Eve Molloy

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