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A Random Collection of Fun Facts About America

America! O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! This list highlights the most interesting facts about America, covering a variety of U.S.A. facts that'll make you proud to hail from this great country. From our progressive political beliefs to the types of food we spend the most money on (pizza, duh), these entertaining and enlightening America facts will leave you feeling patriotic and grateful to live in such a funky, free, indulgent country. The United States of America is known as the land of opportunity. We're a melting pot of different cultures, languages, styles, and terrains. We have bustling cities, beautiful wildlife, and plenty of coastline to explore and enjoy. We can marry who we want, live where we like, and while we still grapple with many societal and economic issues, opportunities for success are abundant. You probably didn't know that Jimmy Carter was the first president born in a hospital (he was the 39th president, after all) or that most Americans support marijuana legalization, but both of these facts probably make you feel a little tingle of national pride. From the truly interesting U.S. facts to the simply entertaining, enjoy learning some of these patriotic nuggets about the United States! Read through these facts about America and vote up your favorite ones!

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  1. 1

    North and South America Could Be Completely Covered by the Water in Lake Superior

    Source: Global Great Lakes

    95% upvoted
  2. 2

    5% of America Is Protected as Wilderness, Including 762 Areas in 44 States

    Source: Sierra Club

    95% upvoted
  3. 3

    There Are 58 National Parks in America

    Source: Mapquest

    92% upvoted
  4. 4

    The U.S. Owns More than Half of the Patents Registered Since 1790

    Source: Invention Statistics

    91% upvoted
  5. 5

    There Are More Breweries in the U.S. Than Anywhere Else in the World

    Sources: Craft Beer, Brewers Association

    89% upvoted
  6. 6

    Alaska's Coastline Is Longer than All Other 49 State's Coastlines Combined

    Source: Alaska Science Forum

    89% upvoted
  7. 7

    81% of Americans Own a Barbecue Grill

    Source: The Los Angeles Times

    90% upvoted
  8. 8

    There Are 3 Cows to Every 1 Person in Montana

    Source: Montana Dept. of Agriculture

    89% upvoted
  9. 9

    Sedona, Arizona Has the Only McDonald's in the World with Turquoise Arches

    Source: The Daily Mail

    87% upvoted
  10. 10

    Marvin Stone Invented the Drinking Straw in D.C. in 1888, While Drinking a Mint Julep

    Source: io9

    89% upvoted