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mfcorey1

(11,001 posts) Sun Dec 10, 2017, 07:09 AM Dec 2017

Take a break: 50 Strange But True Facts About the U.S. [View all]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/smart-living/50-strange-but-true-facts-about-the-us/ss-AAsk06V?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=mailsignout

The United States is a massive country, and even though it's not quite 250 years old, its 3.8 million square miles offers plenty of history. Did you know the Liberty Bell has a typo on it? Or that there are more bourbon barrels in Kentucky than humans? Check out these little nuggets of information, plus 48 other surprises, quirky sites, and just plain cool facts about the U.S. of A.

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Take a break: 50 Strange But True Facts About the U.S. [View all] mfcorey1 Dec 2017 OP

Fascinating malaise Dec 2017 #1

Here's an interesting one... smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #2

Reagan also started the move to turn back the clocks....continuously. rickford66 Dec 2017 #4

Very interesting. Rec. shraby Dec 2017 #3

Alabama and West Virginia are the two unhappiest states. Who would ever have guessed? Glorfindel Dec 2017 #5

I live in WV and I can tell you... a la izquierda Dec 2017 #6