The U.S. ranks 2nd in fertilizer production

According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, in 2002 the United States produced 12.24% of the world’s fertilizer, making it rank second in that category. China ranked first, producing 21.62% of the world’s fertilizer.

The U.S. ranks 15th in contraception support

According to the 2005 Durex Global Sex Survey, 23% of Americans believe that the government should invest in free contraception, a rate that makes the United States tied for fifteenth with Canada in that category. Iceland ranks first, at 48%. The global average is 20%.