America is attractive to many people: life - everyone here can live the way he wants, Las Vegas - a city of excitement that does not sleep, and didn’t anyone ever dream of taking a ride in the famous Disneyland and watching the sunset on the beach in Miami?
First of all, America is attractive to us by habit - many of us grew up in films of this country, so it seems to us so dear. It is also difficult to imagine America outside the context of the American dream - many go to permanent residence just in order to find it there.
We don’t know whether all dreams can be fulfilled in the USA, but we can say for sure that in America there is every opportunity to create the life you want.
Of course, this is not the place for the lazy, but purposeful people who go ahead to their goals will surely achieve their goal!
Whether you are going to America or just interested in this amazing country - take some of your free time to find out the most interesting facts about the USA. So, let's begin?
10. Indigenous people of America - Indians
It's no secret to anyone that Indians - Native Americans. They settled here long before the appearance of the white man. The first European to meet an Indian face to face was Christopher Columbus, a medieval navigator (1451-1506). He named the people he met. "Indians" because he believed that the ships reached India.
Curious factthat no remains of anthropoid apes or prehistoric people were found in any of the North American countries. This fact tells us that the first people of the modern type came to America from outside.
According to studies, indigenous peoples belong to the Mongoloid race and are genetically closest to the inhabitants of Siberia, Altai and Mongolia. Presumably, the purpose of migration was the development of new lands.
9. From space Las Vegas - the brightest spot on Earth
Bright cities are those that illuminate billions of light bulbs, and from space they look incredible ... The most illuminated city, despite its small size, is such a famous city as Las Vegas. When night falls, over its area of 80 square meters. Miles regularly lit 24 thousand neon electric lines.
After Las Vegas in bright light comes another American city - New York, and then Paris, Tokyo and Mexico City. You should definitely look at the pictures how the night cities of our planet look from space - this is very beautiful!
8. Yellow taxis - a symbol of New York
New York, in addition to its various interests, is also famous for its taxi fleet. When in movies we see a stream of yellow taxis following each other (in Times Square, for example), we immediately realize that the action takes place in America.
According to the data, there are about 13,000 yellow taxis in a large metropolis - they carry 600,000 passengers daily!
Interestingly - Drivers from 175 countries work in taxis, and everyone, when applying for a job, must pass an English proficiency test.
Yellow cars under license have the right to pick up passengers on the streets, others often violate the rules and work in someone else's territory. Colorful yellow taxis are rightfully considered a symbol of New Yorkbut there was a time when cars were painted in different colors.
7. Dollar - the most convertible currency in the world
The American dollar is a currency that is priced anywhere in the world, but this has not always been the case. What has changed? The dollar became the most convertible currency at the end of 1940. After the United States proposed to abolish the world currency - gold, in the period after the Second World War, and it was proposed to make the dollar a world currency, since the USSR and all of Europe, Japan and Germany did not have voting rights after the end of the war. The American dollar immediately gained popularity in the economic circles of many countries.
6. Teddy Bear received a name in honor of Theodore Roosevelt
Many children adore the Teddy Bear, but few people know why his name is. The story with the name is very interesting, and it is connected with Theodore Roosevelt - American politician (1858-1919)
Once the president went hunting, but saw a picture that could not leave him indifferent - a team of hunters drove a black bear half to death and tied it to a tree. The president could shoot the bear as a trophy, but refused and asked to be let go. This story has spread in caricatures - the bear was already depicted as a teddy bear.
Once, one woman, the wife of the owner of a Brooklyn shop, sewed a bear and put it up for sale under the name “Teddy Bear”. There were so many people who wanted to buy a toy that Morris Mictom (the owner of an office stationery) founded a company for its production.
5. Online dating is common
Dating and relationships are an important part of any person’s life. Anyone who says that he does not need a relationship is disingenuous. It's just that not everyone manages to meet someone who wants to love ... Or maybe the problem is inaction? When you are sociable, surrounded by people, then the chances of meeting your soul mate increase.
Many of us are used to making acquaintances via the Internet: firstly, it’s convenient - you can always end communication if a person doesn’t suit you (you must agree, this is better than talking live), and secondly, the choice of partners is so great that it’s certainly who - there will be anything (if not half, then at least a person pleasant to you).
Online dating is common in Americaif you think about it, it may be related to the pace of life - people have no time to stop on the street to get to know each other, and now it is considered a sign of bad taste. On the Internet, men and women post profiles, telling in detail about themselves and their goals. A potential partner reads the questionnaire, and if she is interested in it - gets acquainted.
4. Pizza and Hot Dog - Favorite Food
Many people think that Americans are lovers of fatty hot dogs, french fries and pizza. Have you ever thought that Americans eat other foods? Among them, as well as ours, there are adherents of a healthy diet, vegetarians.
Of course, hot dogs and donuts are always sold in US parks (you must admit, when you don’t have time, it’s very convenient to eat on the go), but American cuisine is very diverse - immigrants brought recipes for many dishes from Asian and European countries, their contribution brought in and Mexico, located in the neighborhood.
Often young Americans eat at fast food restaurants such as McDonald's - eat a hamburger, eat, and you can hit the road! As for family Americans, (and there are only 7% of them! For comparison - we have 48%) they order food at home - for example, fragrant pizza. Women in the USA do not stand at the stove to please their beloved.
Take a note: not a single national holiday of the Americans can do without these dishes: they really like apple pie, pasta with cheese, a ruben sandwich, enjoy eating buffalo wings (they were invented by the owner of the bar Teresa Belissimo). You can cook all these dishes yourself!
3. 90% of the population prefers to live on credit
For Americans, living on credit is considered the norm. All of America lives like this. In addition, some large goods stores sell only on credit. From an early age, children are told that without credit cards in the US, nowhere.
Many residents have savings accounts, which receive the indicated amount from the bank account every month. Thus, the inhabitants of America are insured for a "rainy day." Of course, it may not come, but 90% of the US population saves “just in case” and retires, in this they differ from us. They do not save money for something specific, like we, for example, to repair or buy a car.
2. National animal - bald eagle
A bird of prey - a bald eagle, which settles away from settlements - is a national animal of the United States. To make a powerful bird a symbol of the United States was adopted back in 1782 by Congress. Her image can be found on various signs associated with the United States: in dollars, stamps of various federal services. Also, the eagle is present on the rod of Congress, the flag of the president, etc.
Congressmen thought about what kind of animal to use, and eventually opted for a bald eagle - a bird that represents freedom, power and courage.
1. No official language
It turned out that in the USA there is no official language. English is not the official language of America. There is no legal reason to consider official English, American, or any other language in the United States. But still in 27 states, English is considered official.
America is full of migrants, the population speaks 322 languages, so Congress cannot make any one language official. The government does not want to infringe on the rights of those who are not native English speakers.