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Number of US States
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● FeaturedA fundamental piece of American geography often trips people up, leading to a common misconception about the country's composition.
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What People Remember
Many people recall the United States having 51 or 52 states, hinting at forgotten additions or territories.
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What's Actually True
The United States has consistently had exactly 50 states since Alaska and Hawaii joined in 1959.
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#united states#america#states#general knowledge#geography
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