In 1819, the USA purchased Florida from Spain for the cancellation of a $5 million debt.

Termites do more damage in the U.S. ever year than all the fires, storms and earthquakes combined. They do an average of $750 million in damage annually.

Using recycled aluminum cans and making news cans out of them saves 75% energy compared to making it from new material.

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