25 Remarkable Facts About The USA | BRITISH COUPLE REACTS 

I will say I live with my parents still and I’m 31. Granted it’s an apartment attached to there house and I give them money each week, but it’s just me and my dog so it works out. Plus I do have some health problems and earlier this year I got nemonia and was sick. I got to the point it was hard to move and walk. My parents had not seen me for a few days and my mom came over and I couldn’t get up to even get the door. They used there key came in and when I tried to stand up to see them I couldn’t stand at all. They got me to the car and brought me to the hospital. I ended up having blood poisoning caused by the nemonia. I couldn’t get my phone charger and my phone was dead. It saved my life and I’m great full for living with them because of that.

My sister and I moved in with our parents to take care of them when they were old and we both worked. It also helped me having my sister there because I have epilepsy. After our parents died, we took care of each other and still do.

May your child be a happy and healthy one. I love watching your channel. ❤️

While they are often used interchangeably there is a difference between barbequing and grilling. To simplify things: Cooking hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. on an outdoor grill is grilling while slow-cooking with sauces, marinades, etc. is barbequing. Grilling is fast while barbequing is slow. Basically. Cheers.

In my lifetime, there used to be $1 coins as well as $0.50 coins in common circulation. They have been out of production for a number of years - but there are still some out there and they are valid currency.

For a lot of American parents, it is a proud day when their child leaves home and starts their own life.

Concerning GPS and maps. Older folks wouldn't have a problem without GPS because GPS to us is something relatively new to us. When you have driven many years without it, you have routes indelibly carved inside your brain. Well, at least I do.

Millie’s “gas” comment and James’ reaction…omg I’m dying. If I had been drinking something I would’ve done an actual spit take. You two are just so adorable together.

Another fact to add to those is the US-Canada border is the longest international border in the world, and one of the friendliest. It used to be you only needed a valid US identification like a driver's license to cross into and back from Canada. No passport or visa necessary. However things have now changed and there are a lot more requirements. Still no visa for citizens of each, but an "enhanced" drivers license is required and a passport is recommended. (This only applies to ground travel. Air travel requires a passport.) You also have to have an up-to-date Covid vaccination card or equivalent.

Important to teach your children to read a map

My parents helped me before I could help myself. They did expect me to be on my own but guided me until I could do so. I have physical disabilities, but my parents never allowed me to use it as an excuse, but used patience as I did my best. Guess what. I did it and I am completely on my own. They are there if I need them, but as of for now, I completely support myself. To me, that is "cool".

Baby Beesley is lucky to have two great parents!

We live in the desert Southwest so our summers are HOT. We avoid the oven like the plague and use the grill instead so we don’t heat up the house. We probably use the grill four times per week in the summer.

I cannot wait to see this precious little baby 😍

kinda funny fact.. the statue of liberty that was on the US postal stamp was the statue of liberty in las vegas lol

About the time you two were born, my fiance (now husband of 24 years) & I came to England to go to the Isle of Mull to get married; I drove all over England & Scotland (over 2000 miles, we explored!), on the other side of the rode, never having used roundabouts...with only maps as guidance. I drove, he was my GPS (we still have the Road Atlas with yellow highlighter markings for where we camped/stayed & all the roads we took).

Ahh, the GPS. I would put in my delivery destination, and cut it off, till about 30 minutes out from the destination. I could go the route I wanted, make detours and stops without some electronics being appalled and "recalculating" or "please drive the highlighted route" every other minute, just guide me to the address as needed. I always travel with a 18 wheeler guide maps of the US anyway.

I actually feel that more families should embrace generational living. There are many ways to create space so you don't feel like you are shoehorned together like a can of sardines. If you have a bit of land, it could be as simple as adding additional houses. Not just because of the cost of living. But because young couple could use the help with their children. Older adults could use help with technology and maintenance chores. While the elderly members of the family could use help with some daily tasks and have the peace of mind of not being alone in case of a fall, accident or other types of emergencies. Generational living use to be the way. Then people move for jobs & opportunities and slowly over the decades/centuries, it started to be frowned upon like it was something horrible.

Love it when you're more in tune with our culture than I am, lolol

I grew up near the New River, which starts in western North Carolina, enters western Virginia, and passes into West Virginia. It flows through some of the oldest topography in the world, is considered to be older than some of the mountains around it.

OH SNAP Miliie, on the gas joke!!!! LOLOLOLO!!!!!

Y'all's baby is going to be so cute! Y'all are a beautiful couple.

You two are such beautiful and amazing people. I always love watching your reaction videos 😊look forward to seeing more

2 dollar bills are as rare as dollar coins, maybe more.

Always love a new James and Millie video, especially after a special Saturday livestream :)

My children's grandparents on the other side of the family BBQ almost everyday. Even when it is negative 40 outside. 😂

I've had several pets in my 60 years, owned some dogs, but the cats owned me😂❤ Love y'all

I was 6 years old when Alaska became a state in January 1959 and 7 years old when Hawaii became a state in August 1959. My dad had an American flag that he hung on our front porch that still had 48 stars. I told him I was embarrassed and for him to get a flag with 50 stars!

I live an hour away from Lake Superior & it's so massive that it creates its own weather patterns & affects the weather of the surrounding area. The water is cold pretty much all year, but the water temperature is usually warm enough in the winter that it doesn't freeze completely because the water is warmer than the temperature of the air. Lake Effect Snow is caused by the dry winter air going over the open water & picking up moisture that gets deposited over the shore as the wind gets over the land. Who gets the snow depends on what direction the wind is blowing. That's why the North Shore in Minnesota & the South Shore in Wisconsin & the UP of Michigan get so much snow. The UP also gets Lake Effect Snow from Lake Michigan, so they totally get dumped on all winter. Even in summer, when the wind is coming off the lake (out of the east) the cooler air over the cold water in Lake Superior makes it much cooler down by the lake than up on top of the hill in Duluth - it can also make it warmer down by the lake in winter because it's colder on top of the hill - that's partially why the shores get so much snow with winds off the lake.

Touchee Millie on the crack on James with the Natural Gas jab…good one

I always enjoy your videos.

You two are going to be great parents! I know it gets so hard at times, but that’s when the other picks up the slack. You’ll be fine, together!

We still use an Atlas when traveling any significant distance as they are more accurate than GPS and sometimes GPS doesn’t work at all in some areas or it takes you to a cornfield in the middle of nowhere and your thinking “ok is Malachi of Children of the Corn going to pop out of the cornfield.” And sometimes GPS doesn’t take you the best way to get to your destination either. We always have an Atlas in the car.

OMG --- guess they would have to use a "paper map" -- yes I remember those and know how to read one! LOL

Seems like every week there's a news story about some tourist stuck in the middle of nowhere, on a crappy dirt road, if that, because the GPS guided them there.

Since the video was made, there are now 63 national parks and one of those is New River Gorge located in West Virginia (see his earlier listing of the oldest rivers)

The Liberty Bell is actually not the only one, nor was it the first, there were others that also cracked and were recast. I think they just gave up on having one that wouldn’t crack after a while. Lol

I don’t know why the Grand Canyon never seems to make these lists. It is breathtaking!

My state of Minnesota is one of the states that borders lake Superior

I been to Santa Claus Arizona. Strange experience.

The kid who designed the flag got a failing grade in the design from his teacher. Later in life he was given an "A".

Is the Statue in New York or New Jersey? The Statue of Liberty is on Liberty Island, federal property administered by the National Park Service, located within the territorial jurisdiction of the State of New York. A pact between New York and New Jersey, ratified by Congress in 1834, declared this issue.

You have 2 pound coins, we have 2 dollar bills, not very common either

I couldn't make out what Millie said at 8:57. Also when my son was young I would put a gold 1 dollar coin under his pillow like it was from the tooth fairy. You can still get those in rolls from most banks if you give them a heads up, Not really gold through of course.

Salmon P Chase, from the original one dollar bill, was my college roommate’s great great great uncle. Don’t feel bad for old Salmon. Last I knew he is on the $5000 bill.

How did I miss this one

Oh Millie, you're getting so close! I'm glad to see you snuggling under a blanket in this one, since I assume that means it's not too hot over there, at least not at the moment. That last stretch can be so rough when it's hot.

There is an actual Liberty Bell of the West. It is in a shrine at Kaskaskia, Illinois. When George Rogers Clark captured the British Fort of Kaskaskia, he then went to the town of Kaskaskia which was inhabited mainly by French settlers. The British had won the area from the French in an earlier war. Clark did not know the loyalty of the French civilians and spoke harshly to them when they first met. The civilians gathered in the town church and sent the priest to talk with Clark asking for leniency before they were forced to abandon their homes. Clark was dumbfounded and told them that if they were willing, they were now citizens of the new United States and did not have to leave or give up any belongings. Overjoyed at not having to abandon their homes or belongings, the French citizens rang the church bell to announce their freedom and new status as citizens of the United States. This bell also has a crack.

Holy moly! That baby is gonna be here PRONTO!

I do hope Millie is happy about the upcoming addition to the family. Question: if you were to consider moving to the USA… where would you consider? Somewhere up north with regularly cooler temps, Or a place with all the seasons?? Or farther South with regularly warmer temps all year?… I await your reply

The Statue of Liberty is on NY property. The island is closer to New Jersey and they fought over who own it. They settled it by a ferry race around the island. New York won! That is what we were taught in elementary school. Ellis island, where immigrants came to before entering to US is part NY and part NJ. If I remember correctly, the receiving part is NY property but the hospitals where those found to have health problems and not allowed to enter US is NJ property.

We have a $1 coin and it's pretty common, unlike the $2 bill which are rare.

Now that was hilarious Millie

9:58 This is the same reason that we no longer HAVE the penny in Canada.

1:07 I can’t believe the baby is that close! Millie still looks so tiny! ❤️❤️

Violated! lol nice video always fun to watch

We actually have 3 types of $1 coins in circulation (that aren't bullion coins). The Susan B Anthony, the Eisenhower, and the Sacagawea/presidential series.

8:23 get you all a barbecue and make your chicken or steak or hamburger or whatever you plan to cook for dinner that night. You all seem to love it so much, and it’s easy and not much mess! Plus, it sounds like you all aren’t having 100° plus temperatures like we are, so it might actually be enjoyable to barbecue!

There is a smaller replica of the statue of liberty in France

For a 51 State flag, it's likely they'd have 6 rows of stars, alternating 9,8,9,8,9,8.

We also have $2 bills, and 50cent coins which are uncommon

Good one Millie

Another lovely video from this wholesome couple soon to be a trio. Best of luck. By the way, the guy in the video blew his own joke. It's not "What did Delaware? I don't know, Alaska." It's "What did Delaware? IDAHO, Alaska."

The guy oddly pronounced the Susquehanna River. It's SUS-kwa-HAN-nah, not HAH-nah.

I guess you had a northen BBQ, southern its more like steaks, fajita, chicken and the like rather than Burgers and hotdogs(those are called cookouts in the south)

whatever prior Americans may have said. Eat. Local. simplicity

Pedantic point: the plural of "aircraft" is "aircraft"; just like the plural of "deer" is "deer" and "moose" is "moose".... GPS could be "turned off" but more likely is that positional accuracy would be reduced such that it couldn't be used effectively for targeting.

The Susan B. Anthony is a $1 coin still used here in the United States

Oh wow, new baby coming, congratulations

I went to a drink machine the other night, I used a 5 dollar bill and I got 4 golden dollar coins back as change. I've been getting them A LoT lately idk why. A couple months ago I had like 25 of them. I forget where I got all those but I am in Baltimore, Maryland.

Not a U.S. state (yet), but Puerto Rico produces coffee.

Born and bred in the U.S. and just heard the Liberty Bell/Pennsylvania fact last month. Full context wasn't given here. It wasn't actually misspelled. When it was made, they still hadn't standardized the spelling of the state (double-N in the middle or single). They went with the single N, which didn't end up being the final spelling. Also, the U.S. has an obesity problem, no doubt, but while we have the highest number of obese people in number, we do not have the highest percentage of obese people. There are multiple countries higher than us, percentage-wise, and more that are fairly close to us. Even so, not a good place to be. 😕

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Barbecue is what we have in Texas, you are most likely "grilling".

Where living at home with parents is concerned, for decades, young Americans graduated from school, secured a good job and was out of the parents home earning a living by age 22 -23 years, and paying their own bills, including rent, car and insurance. To need to move back home felt like failure, even if it wasn’t.

now the next time your GPS drives you into a lake just blame us Americans.

First and foremost as always. My wife and I love you guys. Now that I've said that so you know, I'm not a hater. I just watched your 13 minute video. And it seems that there was about 5 minutes of video and discussion by the narrator and 8 minutes of you guys talking about those issues or things. I do love your comments but there's gotta be A better percentage-wise in terms of the video and your comments on the video and the number of times you stop it. Okay, that's it, but once again, I just want to remind you, we love you guys, so don't think we're being Harsh. We just thought it might help you in the future.

Just say you're from Jersey when you submit your flag idea. You don't have to say which one. ;)

Living with your parents is something that is a recent trend most kids will leave home after high school and if you live with your parents after college graduation people are going to look down on you I left home when at 17 because I graduated early which is common here to. I bought my first house at 21yrs boy that was a mistake when you are young you want to move to different different places not be tied down with a house after I sold the house I moved every six months because in the day 80s and 90s they would offer you free 1st and last month's rentals and no deposit so in a year I would get 4mo free rent and no deposit those were the day's

I think Washington dc and Puerto rico will be admitted as states at the same time

You can easily see new york city from new jersey and vice versa.

One reason that we have the most obese people is that in the 1990's, the NIH changed the standards. Obese is defined as 30 or more lbs over what you SHOULD weigh, according to the NIH. Up until the change, the standard was 6' 200lbs, so a man who was 6' 210lbs was NOT obese, but in ONE DAY, the after they changed the standards to 6' 180lbs, the man became obese overnight, because he was now 30lbs over what he SHOULD be according to the NIH. Btw, Michael Jordan while he was leading the Chicago Bulls to 6 championships in the NBA was classified as OBESE because of these standards he was considered OVERWEIGHT. Really?

Just like the New York football teams the Jets and the Giants play in New Jersey

One dollar coins are actually common.. if you are a federal employee, or one of the many people who use an official state run roadside “Rest Area” and you use a vending machine and use a $5 or $10 bill in the machine, you are very likely going to receive your change in dollar coins plus change. I’ll have to figure out how to mail you some examples of the dollar coin. Take care and keep your legs propped up Millie!!

Isn't Lake superior more in Canada than the US? Area, perhaps not. Shoreline, perhaps.

Dollar coins are not that rare back in early 2000 weary printed a bunch called the presidential dollar coins is what my understanding is of the coin collecting world they just working popular so there's actually piles of them sitting in most large Banks in my area you have to ask for them if you want them and they usually are given out to vending machines like our ice vending machine that we have around here

The reason they own so much land in Nevada is cause all the Air Force bases That are secret and not secret

Maryland has no lakes in the state.

We have 1$ coins in the U.S. They used to be silver dollars, but in the last few decades they have been gold. They are rarely used but you may get a handful from some vending machines as change. I called them "pirate money" and mostly handed them out to young nieces and nephews as such.

Hi guys u should watch australia v Korea World Baseball Classic

We do have $1 coins but no one uses them.

San Francisco has more dogs than minor children.

Actually Mexico beat America a few years back when it comes to the most obese. But now America's ranked 12th

No, he didn't say all of South America alone, but all of the Western Hemisphere, i.e., both N. and S. Interesting facts about Puerto Rico--if it actually joins the USA, it will be #3 state with a state division other than counties: Alaska has boroughs, Louisiana has parishes, PR has municipalities, 95% of the population speak Spanish at home; and it's just east of Eastern time, giving us a 7th. time zone. Most of us pronounce the 2nd. river in the list (#18) as suss-kwuh-HAN-uh, rather than HAH-nuh (Susquehanna) This must be an old video, since the national park list is now up to 63: Pinnacles --CA in 2013; Gateway Arch--MO in '18; Indiana Dunes in '19--guess; White Sands--NM in '19; New River Gorge--'20 in WV. Maybe it's my age, but I don't own GPS, and don't even desire it, since I prefer road atlases. Sorry, but #14 should be Samoa, at least when it comes to percentage of the population.

Don't forget paper currency was giving to the people as an I owe you, a promise to eventually give them real money 💯

I feel like they categorize “obesity” as anybody over 215 lbs then bc theres no possible way there are that many morbidly obese ppl in this country. A lot of chubby ppl w a lil bit of a belly but obese? Hell fn no. I know 0 ppl that are obese.

6:04 As of now, America isnt even on the top 10 most obese countries list.

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Is it possible for the gentleman to speak at little more slowly? I'm in Canada and find it hard to understand him. The heavy British accent makes it hard for me. Thanks.

China and Russia use their type of GPS using their satellites but they've objectively inferior in design.