Fun fact: Morocco beats Canada on America's 250th birthday...ALSO was the first country to recognize the U.S. as an independent nation back in 1777

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The video presents a fun fact about Morocco's historical relationship with the United States. It states that Morocco recognized the U.S. as an independent nation in 1777, predating Canada's recognition and coinciding with America's 250th birthday.