Did You Know This About the United States?

  • No official language

The United States doesn’t have an official language, even though English is the primary language for most of the population. 

  • 27 different flags

The American flag has changed 27 times since the country was founded, with each new flag representing the expansion of North America. 

  • Abraham Lincoln was a bartender

Before becoming president, Abraham Lincoln was a licensed bartender and co-owned a shop in Illinois that sold liquor, firearms, and more. 

  • The largest snowflake ever recorded

The largest snowflake ever recorded was found in Montana in 1887 and was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. 

  • S’mores are an American food

The classic combination of toasted marshmallows, digestive biscuits, and milk chocolate was invented in the United States in 1927. 

  • The bald eagle

The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States and is considered a symbol of the country. It was adopted as the official emblem in 1782. 

  • Arkansas is the Diamond State

Arkansas is the only state in the United States to mine diamonds, which is represented by the diamond shape on the state flag. 

  • Bison are huge

Bison are the largest land mammal in North America, with males weighing up to 2,000 pounds and standing six feet tall. 

  • Denali is a tall mountain

Denali is the tallest peak in North America at 20,310 feet.  Previously known as Mount McKinley.

 

 

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