The Hoover Dam, built along the Colorado River between 1931 and 1936 reaches 726 feet in height (221 metres). More interesting dam facts.

In the United States, 8.5 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures were done in the year 2001.

When the Pez mint dispenser was first introduced it was meant to replace the activity of smoking.

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