40 Random Bits of United States Trivia That Get the Rest of the World Shaking Their Heads
Being the center of attention comes with some serious judgement, America!
You wanted this, America. Don’t be so surprised that all this global attention isn’t all gushing affection. You’ve done and still do some pretty insane things, and being in the limelight tends to unearth some of those not-so-flattering newsworthy nuggets. It’s like a celebrity with a rocky past. Sure, we want to know about their latest hit movie, but we’re also foaming at the mouth for the dirt.
So look for your rave reviews elsewhere, because this list is all about that sweet, sweet dirt.
Bread
Dollar Coins
College Loans
Two Political Parties
Governmental Infidelity
Athleisure
The Obsession with Driving
Lost Nukes
A Lack of Sleep
Prohibition
Riding in the Back of Taxis
Medical Supplies
In-Sink Garbage Disposals
Scientology
JFK
Prescription Drug Costs
Housing Vacancies
Uncle Sam
American Electric Power
The Convention on the Rights of the Child
American Cheese
No Paid Maternity Leave
Nuclear Weapons
Source: Washington Post
Operation Fantasia
Mass Incarceration
Healthcare Costs
The Electoral College
The Never-Ending Work Week
The Constitution
Four Years of College
Enormous Military Spending
The Texas City Disaster
The MM-DD-YY Date Format
Segregation
Source: National Air and Space Museum