365 Days of Knowledge #57, 58, 59, and 60

#57. So, I've been reading Into the Wild for my book club. It's about the kid who attempted to rough it in Alaska and was found dead in a bus. I've read quite a few survival-type books and am so far enjoying this one. Anyway, I read that in 1867, the US bought Alaska from Russia for two cents an acre. Alaska is roughly 586,400 square miles. I did the math and Alaska cost the United States about 750 billion dollars. I'm sure the price in land has gone up considerably since 1867, so I propose we sell it back and that will take care of our debt and help jump start the economy. Just an idea.

#58. One more Alaska fun fact. Dog mushing is the state sport. I kind of knew this but I think the word mushing is fun to say. I promise that if anytime this month, someone happens to ask me what my hobbies are, I'm going to say dog mushing.

#59. There are approximately 18 million vacant homes in the United States.

#60. There are approximately 1 million homeless people in the United States.

Something doesn't add up.

I know this post is all over the place, it's been a long week(end).

Peace out.