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
You’re Not ‘American’

Donald Trump

Portion Sizes

A Losing Battle

The Vietnam War

Friday the 13th
