North America Facts - Page 5 of 6

Did you know that the first ever US train robbery took place in Indiana?

The Twin Towers cost $900 million to construct. When adjusted for inflation today, this is equivalent to over $5 billion.

Did you know that the hamburger’s official birthplace is Connecticut, U.S. in 1900?

Did you know that in 1971 Colorado became the only U.S. state to reject hosting the Olympics?

The Bee Hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world and it can only be found in Cuba.

Did you know that Central Florida is actually the most prone place for lightening in the whole of the USA?

Did you know that London Bridge now resides in Arizona? The bridge, fully intact, now sits at Lake Havasu City.

Did you know that Russia is so close to Alaska that you can actually swim there?

Did you know that the first operational windshield wipers were invented in Alabama in 1903?

Hawaiian pizza was not invented by the Hawaiians, but by a man from Ontario, Canada.

The world's only "drive-in" volcano, Sulphur Springs, can be found in Saint Lucia.

Did you know that the full name of the Statue of Liberty is "Liberty Enlightening the World?"