31 May 07 The USA In 1945

Americans had command of over half of the world’s manufacturing capacity, and also generated over half of the entire planet’s electricity.

The United States had over two-thirds of the gold stocks in the world, and half of all its monetary reserves.

It produced twice as much gasoline as the rest of the world combined, and had the world’s largest fleet of merchant ships.

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1. Adam | 31 May 2007 09:53

   And now I know…

   And knowing is half the battle…

2. Adam | 31 May 2007 05:53

   And now I know…

   And knowing is half the battle…

3. Eyebee | 31 May 2007 13:05

   Well sometimes, with some things, ignorance is bliss.

   I did, however, find this fact interesting, so blogged it.

4. Eyebee | 31 May 2007 09:05

   Well sometimes, with some things, ignorance is bliss.

   I did, however, find this fact interesting, so blogged it.

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