Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Gardens may go down in history as one of the most star-studded and elaborate nuptials the city has ever seen. The event all but overshadowed America's 4th of July Independence Day celebrations.
Now that the confetti has settled, people are getting the chance to reminisce on years gone by in the land of the free and the home of the brave. But they're not just discussing the general historical facts that you'd likely find in a history text book.
Someone asked, "On Americas 250th anniversary what’s one crazy fact about its history you wish more people knew about?" and some of the answers might surprise you. Bored Panda has put together a list of the best responses for anyone eager to find out more about what makes the United States truly unique.