The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

The Amish, in Numbers

The Amish community first immigrated to North America in the early 1700s. Their main settlement was in central Pennsylvania. As of today, there are over 300,000 Amish living in the U.S. and Canada. They are most centralized in Pennsylvania! 

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The More You Know

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  • John Tyler, the 10th president of the United States, was born in 1790. He has a grandson that is alive today.
  • Alexander the Great encouraged his men to shave so enemies couldn't grab their beards during battles.
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