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Daily U.S. Consumption for 12 Items

How educated are you about Americans' spending habits? ­

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Living in the United States has its perks. If you want to brush your teeth, you can buy a toothbrush. If you outgrow your pants, you can shop for a new pair. If you need a soy latte and a Twinkie, you can get those pretty easily, too.

America is definitely "the land of plenty," and the statistics that follow offer a glimpse of how many goods U.S. consumers use every day and how much they spend on them. The numbers may surprise you.

Go to the next page to check out the first item on our list.

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  • 1: Movie Tickets -- 3.8 million
  • 2: Greeting Cards -- 19.2 million
  • 3: Denim Jeans -- 641,000 pairs
  • 4: Domestic Beer Kegs -- 975,000
  • 5: Pampers -- 300,000 packs
  • 6: Cosmetic Procedures -- 20,000
  • 7: Axe Body Spray -- 28,876 cans
  • 8: Starbucks Coffee -- 153,424 pounds
  • 9: Oreo Cookies -- 205,000 bags
  • 10: Cigarettes -- 1.1 billion
  • 11: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts -- 1.9 million
  • 12: iPods -- 88,163
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