21 Bizarre Facts About America That Might Just Blow Your Mind

America like you’ve never seen before

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• March 27, 2024

Oh, America - the land of the free, home of the brave, and the country where you can find a cheeseburger vending machine (true story). But beyond the stripes of the flag and the stars of Hollywood lies a hidden vault of quirks and facts that could make even the most seasoned trivia buff do a double-take.

Did you know that America is so vast that it houses not one, not two, but four towns with the name ‘Love’? That’s right; it’s like the country is begging you to go on a coast-to-coast love scavenger hunt. 

And while you’re packing for that trip, let’s toss in another mind-boggler: there’s a place in the U.S. where mail is delivered by mule. I bet that beats your drone delivery service any day, doesn’t it? 

And all this is just the tip of the iceberg lettuce (which, by the way, was probably first served in America, the land of the salad bar innovation), so I hope your jaws haven’t dropped yet.

As we peel back the layers of the American onion, prepare to be astonished, tickled, and perhaps a bit bemused by more oddities and wonders that stitch together the fabric of the United States. 

Buckle up, buttercup - your perception of America is about to get a whole lot more interesting. Let the adventure begin!

1. About 27% of Americans doubt the moon landing ever happened

2. Prohibition led the government to start poisoning beer, resulting in numerous deaths.

3. Despite the fact that the majority of Americans speak English, the country has no official national language.

4. 22 million chickens are consumed daily in the U.S. alone

5. America stands out for displaying its national flag in almost every corner of the country

6. The first American slave owner was actually a black man.

7. Apple's cash stash is more than the money in the U.S. Treasury

8. The average American worker typically spends about 4.4 years of their life at each job

9. In Montana, there are three times as many cows as people.

10. McDonald's might as well include "America's Training Ground" in its slogan because 1 in 8 Americans have flipped burgers there at some point

11. 40% of babies in America are born out of wedlock

12. Reincarnation isn’t just for the storybooks—25% of Americans believe in it

13. 1 in 3 Americans suffer from obesity

14. The resources consumed by an average American is equivalent to what 32 Kenyans consume

15. College athletes are usually treated like celebrities. But they are essentially just students participating in extracurricular activities.

16. The doctor's office is more lethal than you think—medical errors rank as the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S.

17. The Library of Congress has an archive of every tweet ever posted

18. If you're debt-free with only $10 to your name, you’re still richer than 25% of Americans.

19. In the U.S., underage kids can smoke but can't buy cigarettes – it's like being allowed to drive but not to buy cars. A national paradox.

20. Virginia has produced more presidents than any other state in America

21. The amount of Pizza devoured daily in the U.S. can cover 100 acres of land

There you have it—a rollercoaster ride through America's lesser-known alleys. They’re perfect for dazzling friends at parties or breaking the ice on your next road trip. 

So, the next time you see an American flag waving in the breeze or bite into a slice of pizza, remember: you're partaking in a slice of a country where the extraordinary is just another day.

Which of these American wonders left you in awe? Share your favorite fact in the comments below.

Jesse