Fun Facts About USA

Statue of Liberty

1. The Statue of Liberty Was a Gift From France

The iconic statue in New York Harbor was a gift to the US in 1886 to celebrate its independence and friendship with France.

2. Americans Eat 3 Billion Pizzas a Year

That’s enough to cover 100 acres of pizza every day! Pepperoni is the most popular topping.

Pizza

Coffee

3. Hawaii Is the Only US State That Grows Coffee

The volcanic soil and tropical climate make it ideal for coffee farming.

4. The US Invented the Internet

The early version of the internet, ARPANET, was created by the Department of Defense in 1969.

Internet

Alaska

5. Alaska Is the Westernmost and Easternmost State

Due to the Aleutian Islands crossing the 180th meridian, Alaska is technically the easternmost state as well as the westernmost!

6. The First Free Public Library Opened in the US

The Peterborough Town Library in New Hampshire, established in 1833, is considered the first public library in the world funded by public taxation.

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Flag

7. The US Flag Has Changed 27 Times

The current 50-star flag was designed by a 17-year-old student, Robert Heft, in 1958 as part of a school project.

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