17 Interesting Facts About the USA You Might Not Have Known
The United States of America is such a diverse country that you could write a whole book about it, but we've decided to bring you only the most interesting facts.
Interesting Facts About the USA:
● Americans are accustomed to tipping, and it's included by default in all bills, whether at a cafe or in a taxi.
● You won't find the word "democracy" anywhere in the United States Constitution.
● American legislators have a sense of humor. In the state of Nebraska, you can easily purchase an official admiral diploma for $30 and command a fleet. However, the jurisdiction of the diploma only extends to this state, which conveniently has no access to the sea.
● If you think English is the official language of the USA, think again. Americans don't have one, probably too lazy to document it officially.
● Almost all Americans live on credit, it's a fact. Even if they didn't take it, they probably inherited it. This doesn't stop 80% of families from owning two cars.
● The concept of the American Dream instilled since childhood makes most Americans workaholics.
● Dining out in big cities can be very expensive, so fast food is widespread, where you can eat to your heart's content for $10.
● Interestingly, there are establishments only for Black people, but there cannot and should not be ones only for White people because it's considered discrimination against Blacks.
● You won't find Kinder Surprises in the USA due to a law prohibiting non-edible items inside food products.
● The Pentagon has twice as many toilets as needed. The thing is, when the building was constructed in 1942, restrooms were segregated for Whites and Blacks.
● The USA has the highest number of prisoners in the world, solely within its territory, and Americans also build prisons outside the country.
● American men give their wives an even number of flowers.
● The US Armed Forces are currently the strongest and most experienced army on the planet.
● Americans have great respect, and some even fear, police officers. It's prestigious to be a cop here.
● Americans highly value someone who can make something with their hands, even if it doesn't look very good.
● Spelling mistakes in English words are considered almost normal for Americans, whether it's a schoolchild or a professor, nobody will be bothered.
● The USA was formed by immigrants, so there are more of them than in any other country.
