America now has more computer software engineers than farmers. More than 1 million people are trying to make a living writing apps and other software.
The U.S. electrical grid is so old and prone to failure that, even without a devastating storm like Hurricane Sandy, some 500,000 Americans lose electricity for at least two hours every single day.
Laws prohibiting smoking in bars, restaurants, and workplaces are now on the books in 30 of the 50 largest U.S. cities. In 2000, only one city—San Jose—had such a ban.
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