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Hulk Hogan (1953–2025)

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Hulk Hogan in 2024

Legendary professional wrestler and American pop culture icon Hulk Hogan has passed away at age 71. Known for his charisma, signature bandana, and the anthem “Real American,” Hogan played a major role in catapulting professional wrestling into the mainstream. → Read the full tribute: Hulk Hogan

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The U.S. has 63 National Parks, from tropical volcanoes to Arctic tundra.
Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution.
The U.S. has 16 territories, but only 5 are permanently inhabited.

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-<span style="font-size: 1.8em; font-weight: bold;">🇺🇸 Welcome to Facts About the United States</span><br>
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+= 🗽 Welcome to Facts About the United States =
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-* [[History of the U.S.]]
+Fascinating facts, historical deep dives, national symbols, city and state profiles, U.S. territories, holidays, national parks, monuments, and more.
-* [[United States Government]]
-* [[Presidents of the United States]]
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-* [[Major U.S. Wars]]
-* [[American Culture]]
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-* [[Geography of the United States]]
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-== 🗺️ 50 States of America ==
+'''[[Hulk Hogan]] (1953–2025)'''
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+[[File:Hulk_Hogan_2024.jpg|300px|thumb|center|Hulk Hogan in 2024]]
-Explore facts, history, and interesting trivia for each U.S. state.
+Legendary professional wrestler and American pop culture icon '''Hulk Hogan''' has passed away at age '''71'''. Known for his charisma, signature bandana, and the anthem ''“Real American,”'' Hogan played a major role in catapulting professional wrestling into the mainstream.
+→ Read the full tribute: '''[[Hulk Hogan]]'''
-➡️ Visit: '''[[50 States of America]]'''
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-== 🌟 Featured Article ==
+== 🇺🇸 Explore by Category ==
+* [[50 States of America]]
+* [[U.S. Cities]]
+* [[U.S. Territories]]
+* [[U.S. Holidays]]
+* [[National Parks in the United States]]
+* [[Monuments and Memorials]]
+* [[United States Government]]
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-'''[[History of the U.S.]]'''
-Discover how the United States evolved from 13 colonies into a global superpower. Learn about key moments like the American Revolution, Civil War, World Wars, and the Civil Rights Movement.
+== 🌎 Popular Destinations ==
+* [[New York City]]
+* [[Los Angeles]]
+* [[Chicago]]
+* [[Washington, D.C.]]
+* [[Las Vegas]]
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+* [[Arlington National Cemetery]]
-“It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.” — George Washington
+* [[9/11 Memorial and Museum]]
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+* [[Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial]]
+* [[Mount Rushmore]]
+* [[Lincoln Memorial]]
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-* [[:Category:United States Regions]]
-* [[:Category:States]]
-* [[:Category:Government]]
-* [[:Category:Culture]]
-* [[:Category:History]]
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-== ℹ️ About This Wiki ==
+== 📰 Did You Know? ==
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+* The U.S. has '''63 National Parks''', from tropical volcanoes to Arctic tundra.
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+* [[Delaware]] was the first state to ratify the Constitution.
+* The U.S. has '''16 territories''', but only 5 are permanently inhabited.
-* [[Facts About The United States:About|About]]
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