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. Dont be so surprised that all this global attention isnt all gushing affection. Youve done and still do some pretty insane things, and being in the limelight tends to unearth some of those not-so-flattering newsworthy nuggets. Its like a celebrity with a rocky past. Sure, we want to know about their latest hit movie, but were 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

College Loans

Just Two Political Parties

Athleisure

The Obsession with Driving

A Lack of Sleep

Prohibition

Riding in the Back of Taxis

In-Sink Garbage Disposals

Prescription Drug Costs

Housing Vacancies

American Electric Power

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The Convention on the Rights of the Child

American Cheese

No Paid Maternity Leave

Operation Fantasia

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Mass Incarceration

Healthcare Costs

The Electoral College

The Never-Ending Work Week

Four Years of College

Enormous Military Spending

NY Times 

The Texas City Disaster

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The MM-DD-YY Date Format

You’re Not ‘American’

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Donald Trump

Portion Sizes

The Vietnam War

Friday the 13th

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