US Spend $1.8B Printing Documents
The U.S. Government spends US$1.8 billion per year printing documents.
What is the Widest Freeway in the World?
One of the widest freeways in the world is the Katy Freeway, part of the Interstate 10 in Texas, with up to 26 lanes across.
Which Countries Consume the Most Resources?
One American consumes as many resources as 32 Kenyans.
How Often Should You Bathe?
In most cases you only need to shower twice out of each three days and some people can do so just every other day.
How Many People Die From Drunk Driving?
Every day, about 32 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that's one person every 45 minutes.
How Many People Die Each Year from Smoking Cigarettes?
Cigarette smoking causes about one of every five deaths in the United States each year.
The U.S. Government Poisoned Alcohol During Prohibition
The federal government sometimes proved willing to go to unethical lengths to prevent alcohol consumption.
What Country Are Jeans Most Popular?
United States consumers spent more than US$14 billion on jeans in 2004 and US$15 billion in 2005.
How Many Prisoners Are Executed in the US Each Year?
A total of eleven people, ten male and one female, were executed in the United States in 2021, all by lethal injection.
How Many Divorces Are There Daily in the US?
There is 1 divorce approximately every 36 seconds, that's nearly 2,400 divorces per day.
What Disease is the #1 Killer of Women?
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women.
Did George Washington Get 100% of the Votes?
George Washington is the only U.S. president to have received 100% of the electoral votes.
What State in the U.S. Has the Most Asian Population?
Hawaii is the only U.S. state with a majority Asian American population, at 58%.
What Does the Name Florida Mean?
Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon gave it its name, meaning 'flowery land.'
How Much Did It Cost to Get out of the Draft During the Civil War?
The Enrollment Act of 1863 provided that a draftee could pay a 'substitute' enrollee the sum of $300 in order to enlist in his place.
Christmas Was Not Illegal in the U.S. Before 1836
Though Christmas was not as widely celebrated in the early 1800s, it was not illegal throughout the country.