10 Fun And Interesting Facts About Oranges That Will Amaze You - Page 4 of 9

Each American Consumes 13.6 Pounds Of Fresh Oranges Per Year

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), on average, each American consumes approximately 13.6 pounds of fresh oranges at home each year.

Lightning Kills More Orange Trees Than Any Disease

Orange trees are usually highly resistant to diseases. Because of that, oranges are more likely to be killed by lightning than plant diseases. And every year, lightning kills more orange trees than any disease.