The USA is a unique country; many myths are told about it. But how much do we really know about Americans?

1. The USA is the world’s leading consumer, consuming approximately 40% of the world’s resources.

2. Almost 90% of the American population uses credit; the economic system is structured in such a way that it is impossible to function without borrowed funds.

3. 20 million US citizens live in trailers and mobile homes.

4. Unemployment benefits are roughly equivalent to the minimum wage, enough to cover food and rent.

5. In suburbs and small towns, people live in community neighborhoods and provide their own security. If they encounter a stranger on the street, they may be questioned about who they are and what they are doing there. Sometimes, the police may even be called.

6. The foundation of the American worldview is total political correctness and tolerance.

7. One in eight Americans worked at McDonald’s.

8. Americans are ardent patriots. Even in the middle of nowhere, a rickety trailer might still sport a Stars and Stripes flag.

9. The United States is one of the top three most popular tourist destinations, yet Americans themselves rarely leave the country, preferring to explore local attractions.

10. The United States has the longest road network on the planet—6.5 million kilometers.

11. Public transportation is poorly developed in the United States: in large cities, it’s used primarily by vulnerable groups, while in smaller towns, it’s nonexistent.

12. The Pentagon is the largest administrative building in the world. Its corridors are 28 kilometers long, and its outer walls are 1.5 kilometers long.

13. Area 51, a legendary, classified facility with an unknown purpose, is located in Nevada.

14. US citizens are the most likely recipients of Nobel Prizes.

15. In Las Vegas, there is one slot machine for every eight residents.