Did you know that more than 83 million mothers are living today in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau? There are approximately 2 billion mothers living worldwide.

Did you know that in the United States, 56% of all women between the ages of 15 and 44 are mothers? The percentage spikes to 82% for women between the ages of 40 and 44.

Did you know that nearly 96% of all Americans participate in Mother's Day celebrations in some way?

Did you know that Mr. Roger's mom knit him many of the sweaters he donned on the set of his popular children's television show?

Did you know that elephant moms gestate their calves for 22 months? Most human babies are born after 37 to 42 weeks of gestation.

Did you know that on Mother's Day, the President of the United States issues an annual proclamation reaffirming the national significance of mothers to the American people? In 2004, for example, then President George W. Bush declared that, "Mothers who protect, teach, and nurture their children with all their hearts strengthen their families and help build a better future for our country."

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