10 Strange Facts About America You Would Be Shocked to Learn

10 Strange Facts About America You Would Be Shocked to Learn

America is without a doubt a country shrouded in mystery. There are hundreds of books written on the subject matter.

1. Cement Usage

The amount of cement that China used from 2011 to 2013 was greater than the total amount of cement that the United States used during the entire 20th century.

2. The Cost Of Money

It costs the U.S. government 1.8 cents to mint a penny and 9.4 cents to mint a nickel.

3. Killer Police

In 2014, police in the United States killed 1,100 people. During that same year, police in Canada killed 14 people, police in China killed 12 people and police in Germany didn’t kill anyone.

4. Unmarried Parents On The Rise

In 1950, less than 5 percent of all babies in America were born to unmarried parents. Today, the number is over 40 percent.

5. More Graduating Women In The United States

In 2013, women earned 60 percent of all bachelor’s degrees that were awarded that year in the United States.

6. Obese Men

34.6% of all men in the U.S. are obese at this point.

7. Where Does All The Millionaires Live?

The state with the most millionaires per capita is Maryland.

8. Technology Overload

The average American spends more than 10 hours a day using an electronic device.

9. Atlanta Isn't The Original Name

The original name of the city of Atlanta was, “Terminus.”

10. Evidence That Santa Claus Lives In The United States

There are three towns in the United States that have the name “Santa Claus.”