Ten Facts that May...Or May Not...Surprise You
The average price of a new car was $3,200 in 1969; in 2009, it was $28,400. What inflation?
The earth is thought to have originated over 4 billion years ago.
A sad fact: According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, nearly 700,000 people experience homelessness on any given night in the United States.
It typically costs from $200,000 to $250,000 to raise a child from birth to the age of 18 in the United States. That does not figure in the price of college.
Approximately 42 million adults in America can't read at all; about 50 million can only read at a level expected of a fourth or fifth grader. (Education-Portal)
The United States spends nearly 5 billion dollars a month on the war in Afghanistan.
An elephant is pregnant for 22 months, (my aching back) and then gives birth to a calf that weighs about 250 pounds.
Driving and talking on a cell phone is just as dangerous as drunk driving, according to a study done at the University of Utah.
How much is that cup of Joe? According to the National Coffee Association, Americans spend approximately 18 billion dollars annually on coffee.
Published by Karen LoBello - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle
Based in Nevada, Karen taught middle school math and English, computer education and elementary school. She has been involved in various facets of the education field. Additionally, she performed and toured... View profile
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38 Comments
Post a CommentThis was great!!! Fun and interesting!
I loved this article! I can honestly say I've learned a few things today! Thanks
Interesting facts. I'd like to see you present more in a longer article. Good reading!
$200,000 to $250,000? To raise a child? Is that ALL? Seems like a lot more! Fun article.
I love this type of reading material. Sadly, I have noticed a flux in homeless people in and around Pittsburgh over this past year.
LOL, yes, these facts are worth pondering over, nice work!! :-) I loved that pippi longstocking photo look...hehe. Perfect!
The picture made me laugh, ha.
Wow, thats some crazy stuff! Great article! I really enjoyed reading it.
Just imagine what all that money spent on war could do to help Americans. Sick! I wasn't aware that there are that many illiterate Americans. Interesting article, Karen. :)
Interesting facts, especially the cell phone when driving. Wish people would stop doing that!