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1 out of every 8 Americans have been employed by McDonald’s at some point. Apple has more money than the U.S. Treasury. In Montana, cows out number people 3 to 1. Though most Americans speak English, we have no official national language. Medical errors are the 6th leading cause of death in the US. Virginia has birthed more presidents than any other state. The Cogswell Tower in Central Falls was the site of an Indian observation point in use during King Phillips War in 1676. The tower was built in 1904 as part of the last will and testament of Caroline Cogswell. Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment prohibition. Judge Darius Baker imposed the first jail sentence for speeding in an automobile on August 28, 1904 in Newport. Rhode Island History 1 out of every 8 Americans have been employed by McDonald’s at some point. Apple has more money than the U.S. Treasury. In Montana, cows out number people 3 to 1. Though most Americans speak English, we have no official national language. Medical errors are the 6th leading cause of death in the US. Virginia has birthed more presidents than any other state. The Cogswell Tower in Central Falls was the site of an Indian observation point in use during King Phillips War in 1676. The tower was built in 1904 as part of the last will and testament of Caroline Cogswell. Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment prohibition. Judge Darius Baker imposed the first jail sentence for speeding in an automobile on August 28, 1904 in Newport. Rhode Island History 27% of Americans don’t believe we landed on the moon. If you have $10 in your pocket and no debt, you are wealthier than 25% of Americans. 100 acres of pizza are served in the US every day. Americans spend roughly 4.4 years of their life at each of their jobs. The Library of Congress is keeping an archive of every tweet ever tweeted. Rhode Island was the last of the original thirteen colonies to become a state. The White Horse Tavern was built in 1673 and is the oldest operating tavern in the United States. Rhode Island Red Monument in Adamsville pays homage to the world-famous poultry breed. Rhode Island founder Roger Williams established the First Baptist Church in America in 1638. The existing structure was built in 1775. 27% of Americans don’t believe we landed on the moon. If you have $10 in your pocket and no debt, you are wealthier than 25% of Americans. 100 acres of pizza are served in the US every day. Americans spend roughly 4.4 years of their life at each of their jobs. The Library of Congress is keeping an archive of every tweet ever tweeted. Rhode Island was the last of the original thirteen colonies to become a state. The White Horse Tavern was built in 1673 and is the oldest operating tavern in the United States. Rhode Island Red Monument in Adamsville pays homage to the world-famous poultry breed. Rhode Island founder Roger Williams established the First Baptist Church in America in 1638. The existing structure was built in 1775. 22 million chickens are consumed in the US every day. 1 out every 3 Americans is obese. The White Horse Tavern in Rhode Island was built in 1673 and is the oldest operating tavern in the United States. Settled in 1642 Pawtuxet Village in Warwick lays claim to being New England’s oldest village. Portsmouth is home to the oldest schoolhouse in the United States. The school was built in 1716. Since 1785 Bristol has the longest running, unbroken series of 4th of July Independence Day observances in the country. 22 million chickens are consumed in the US every day. 1 out every 3 Americans is obese. The White Horse Tavern in Rhode Island was built in 1673 and is the oldest operating tavern in the United States. Settled in 1642 Pawtuxet Village in Warwick lays claim to being New England’s oldest village. Portsmouth is home to the oldest schoolhouse in the United States. The school was built in 1716. Since 1785 Bristol has the longest running, unbroken series of 4th of July Independence Day observances in the country.

It is unlawful to injure a football goal post; doing so is punishable by a $200 fine. (Massachusetts) It is unlawful to injure a football goal post; doing so is punishable by a $200 fine. (Massachusetts) Kites may not be flown within the city limits. (Chicago, Illinois) Kites may not be flown within the city limits. (Chicago, Illinois) Whistling underwater is illegal. (Vermont) Whistling underwater is illegal. (Vermont) It used to be illegal to interrupt a religious meeting by having a horse race. (Spokane, Washington) It used to be illegal to interrupt a religious meeting by having a horse race. (Spokane, Washington) It is illegal to skateboard without a license. (Florida) It is illegal to skateboard without a license. (Florida) You cannot wear roller skates in restrooms. (Portland, Oregon) You cannot wear roller skates in restrooms. (Portland, Oregon) Swearing at someone over the phone in Virginia is punishable by a $100 fine. Swearing at someone over the phone in Virginia is punishable by a $100 fine. Citizens may not swim in the public fountains within the city limits. (Rockville, Maryland) Citizens may not swim in the public fountains within the city limits. (Rockville, Maryland) It is forbidden to run a marathon in less than 3 hours 30 minutes. (Iceland) It is forbidden to run a marathon in less than 3 hours 30 minutes. (Iceland) No person may roller skate and listen to a radio at the same time. (Nashville, TN) No person may roller skate and listen to a radio at the same time. (Nashville, TN) No member of the clergy is allowed to tell jokes or humorous stories from the pulpit during a church service. (Nicholas County, WV) No member of the clergy is allowed to tell jokes or humorous stories from the pulpit during a church service. (Nicholas County, WV) No pool tables are allowed in a public establishment, because it supports gambling. (Orland Park, Illinois) No pool tables are allowed in a public establishment, because it supports gambling. (Orland Park, Illinois)