10 Facts about the USA
- Twenty-seven percent of Americans believe we never landed on the moon.
- The American flag’s official colors are “Old Glory Red,” “White,” and “Old Glory Blue.”
- The seven rays on the crown of the Statue of Liberty represent the seven continents. Each measures up to 9 feet in length and weighs as much as 150 pounds.
- The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper.
- The American one-dollar bill contains several hidden images, including a spider in the upper right-hand corner.
- Although English is the most commonly spoken language in the United States, no official national language exists.
- The Liberty Bell was last rung on George Washington’s Birthday in 1846. It received its fatal crack a few hours later.
- Broken shackles lie at the feet of the Statue of Liberty, signifying freedom from oppression and tyranny.
- Today, 66 percent of all Americans are considered to be overweight.
- The average supermarket in the United States wastes about 3,000 pounds of food each year.
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Where is the USA?
The USA is bordered by Mexico and Canada.