Interesting Facts about the USA... You Might Not Know!

There are 27 versions of the American flag.

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France gave the United States the Statue of Liberty, also known as "Liberty Enlightening the World."

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American bison are the country's national animal.

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The Golden Gate Bridge is continuously updated. The Bridge is painted continuously

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Alaska was not part of the US in the early 19th century. It was Russian.

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The US has the world's biggest economy.

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The United States has the greatest gold reserves in the world.

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Texas is home to 43 huge presidential heads.

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There isn't an official language in the US

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There are 27 versions of the American flag.

USA Flag

USA

France gave the United States the Statue of Liberty, also known as "Liberty Enlightening the World."

Statue of Liberty

USA

American bison are the country's national animal.

National Animal

USA

The Golden Gate Bridge is continuously updated. The Bridge is painted continuously

Golden Gate Bridge

USA

Alaska was not part of the US in the early 19th century. It was Russian.

Alaska

USA

The US has the world's biggest economy.

Economy

USA

The United States has the greatest gold reserves in the world.

Gold Reservers

USA

Texas is home to 43 huge presidential heads.

Presidential Head

USA

There isn't an official language in the US

Language

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