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In July 1776, an estimated 2.5 million people lived in the United States.

Source: Census Bureau

At 26, Edward Rutledge of South Carolina was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence. Benjamin Franklin, age 70, was the oldest signer.
Source: Independence Hall Association

In 2007, $4.7 million worth of American flags were imported by the United States, the vast majority of that amount ($4.3 million) from China. The U.S. exported $2.4 million in U.S. flags that year, with half going to Mexico.
Source: Census Bureau

There is a greater than 1 in 4 chance that hot dogs and pork sausages served at picnics this weekend in the U.S. originated in Iowa.
Source: Census Bureau

As of opening day this year, 25 percent of players in Major League Baseball were from Latin American countries.
Source: National Baseball Hall of Fame

Hurricane Mitch hit Honduras in 1998, killing 5,600 people and causing $2 billion in damage.
Source: CIA World Factbook

Honduras achieved independence from Spain on Sept. 15, 1821.
Source: CIA World Factbook

Emperor penguins weigh up to 88 pounds. Their average height is 45 inches.
Source: National Geographic

Ninety-two percent of Argentina’s population lives in urban areas.
Source: CIA World Factbook

Argentina is slightly less than three-tenths the size of the United States.
Source: CIA World Factbook