The U.S. ranks 5th in platinum

According to the British Geological Survey, in 2006 the United States produced 4,292 kilograms of platinum, enough to make the United States rank fifth in that category. South Africa ranks first, producing 168,125 kilograms of platinum in 2006.

The U.S. ranks 1st in paper imports

According to the International Trade Centre, in 2005 the United States imported $14,235,941,000 worth of paper and paperboard, which was enough to make the United States rank first in that category.