Even the most patriotic of Americans cannot know everything about their beloved country, but there are some surprising things people don’t know. We look at 18 things most U.S. citizens don’t know about their country.
Niagara Falls Was the First State Park in the United States
Niagara Falls officially became America’s first state park in 1885. This surprises many Americans who believe Yellowstone or Yosemite to be the first.
Home to The World’s Largest Ball of Yarn
The most giant ball of the line is located in Alexandria, Minnesota. It weighs over 6 tons and is over 8 feet (2.4 m) tall.
The U.S. Constitution is not Original
The Constitution is not original because it has been amended 27 times since it was first ratified. The original was taken from British law, the Iroquois Confederacy, and European philosophers.
It Has the World’s Largest Mall
The World’s largest mall is the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. It has over 520 stores and is visited by over 40 million people annually.
Hollywood Has Been Churning Out Movies for Over a Hundred Years
Many people must understand that Hollywood has been a success for over a century. Original black and white color films were the main things on people’s minds even when people were busy with industrialization, war, and politics.
It Has the World’s Largest Cave System
The cave system is the Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. The cave system has over 400 miles (640 km) of explored passages. It is a popular place for hikers and horseback riders to enjoy their free time.
The U.S. Flag Was Designed by a 17-year-old
A 17-year-old designed the famous U.S. flag, Robert G. Heft; the design came about during a school project and was chosen as the winner.
The U.S. is Home to the World’s Largest Rodeo
The rodeo in question is the Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The rodeo is held every year in July and attracts over 600,000 people.
The United States Is the Only Country in the World With a National Language That Is Not English
The national language of the United States is American English, a dialect of English spoken in the U.S.
It Is Home to the World’s Largest Desert
The U.S. celebrates the largest desert, the Mojave Desert, in California, Nevada, and Arizona. The Mojave Desert is over 250,000 square miles (650,000 km2).
It Is the Only Country in the World That Has a National Religion.
While many different religions are practiced in the U.S. The national religion of the United States is freedom of religion.
It Is Home to the World’s Largest Waterfall
Niagara Falls, on the border between the United States and Canada, is the World’s largest waterfall, but many Americans don’t know this fact. The falls are over 160 feet (49 m) high and over 1,000 feet (305 m) wide.
There Is No Official Language
Unlike most countries, the U.S. doesn’t have an official language, despite many people thinking the national language is English.
It Houses The World’s Largest Library
The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., is the largest in the World. The library has over 160 million items in its collection.
It Is the Only Country in the World with a National Holiday That Is Not a Day off From Work
Most countries have many national days, but the U.S. doesn’t. The national holiday of the United States is Independence Day, which is celebrated on July 4.
It Is the World’s Largest Prison System
The U.S. houses over 2 million people in its prison system, significantly higher than in many other countries.
It Has the Largest Military
With over 1.3 million active-duty personnel, America had the most significant military, which the country is very proud of.
Independence Day Could’ve Been July 2
The Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776, but it was only on July 4 that a formal declaration was adopted, which is why it is celebrated then.
George Washington Never Lived at The White House
The first president, George Washington, never lived in the White House despite overseeing its construction. It was John Adams who was the first president to live there.
Barbie and Ken Were Siblings
The original Barbie and Ken were siblings, not boyfriend and girlfriend, as many believe. The dolls were based on the children of founders Ruth and Elliot Handler. We wonder if toy sales would have been a big as they were if they stayed as siblings.
These are just a few of the many unusual things people don’t know about America. We are sure there is much more to learn about this great country.
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18 Unpleasant States You Might Want to Skip on Your Next Trip
When thinking of America, we don’t expect there to be boring or unpleasant places to visit. We see all the different states on the TV, and they show the best parts. However, there are some states you won’t want to visit, and you should brace yourselves if you ever happen to stumble into them.
18 Unpleasant States You Might Want to Skip on Your Next Trip
