Did you know these facts on America?
- A toothpick is the object most often choked on by Americans! (OK I will stop using toothpicks)
- Americans did not commonly use forks until after the Civil War. (Can't imagine eating steak with a spoon)
- Each year, more than 50,000 people are injured by jewelry in the U.S. (I've seen some rings that could really hurt a person)
- Every U.S. president with a beard has been a Republican. (Well, that's why they are smarter)
- Arizona boasts all or part of the ten largest American Indian reservations. (I'm part Cherokee)
- In 1789, the total U.S. federal government debt was $190,000. (Hard to believe what it is now...check it out here)
- Smith is the most common last name in the United States. A little over 1% of all Americans share that last name. (my maiden name was Vasvary my married name Gaujot... not many of them in the U.S.)
- There are 365 steps on the front of the U.S. Capitol Building - one for every day of the year.(I didn't know this)
- Washington, D.C. has one lawyer for every 19 residents! (I can believe this)
Now that you know these facts.....Have a great weekend!
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