Did you know the USA has 50 states, but only one (Hawaii) is entirely separated from the mainland?
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France in 1886 and originally had its copper exterior bright like a penny. It turned green over time due to oxidation.
Mount Denali in Alaska is the tallest peak in North America, standing at over 20,000 feet (6,190 meters).
The USA’s longest river system is formed by the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, stretching over 2,300 miles (3,700 km).
There’s a time capsule inside St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, sealed in place since 1965.
The Liberty Bell’s famous crack was worsened on purpose: metal workers “stop-drilled” it, hoping to prevent the crack from spreading—but it never rang true again.
The White House has a basement that’s more like a mini shopping mall: it includes a dentist’s office, a carpenter’s shop, a flower shop & more.
The USA national motto is “In God We Trust,” and the national bird is the Bald Eagle.
The country’s capital, Washington D.C., isn’t part of any state — it’s a federal district.
The Golden Gate Bridge’s famous orange-red color (“International Orange”) was chosen partly because of how it stands out in San Francisco’s fog.