Founded by Louisiana native Salman Khan, this Silicon Valley nonprofit creates free online video lessons covering an array of subjects and available in dozens of languages. A free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere? We dig it.

56.) Killer Mike

Killer Mike is a hip-hop artist and social activist whose influential collaborative Run the Jewels has never shied away from tackling issues of systemic inequality, racism, and various other American ills. His songs are bangers and his social justice sermons speak to an American tradition of speaking out on behalf of the oppressed—even if it's uncomfortable. As protests raged in Atlanta, Killer Mike gave a passionate speech to its city council speaking to the pain of Black Americans while cautioning that residents shouldn't burn down their cities, especially if such activity afflicts those who are already aggrieved. Why is Killer Mike so interesting? Because the man embodies American contradictions. (He delivered a speech urging peace while wearing a shirt that said "Kill Your Masters.") Rage and empathy can be a duopoly, but Killer Mike's lyricism captures the moment and feeling in a way few other things can.

57.) LeBron James

King James overcame inner-city poverty to become the greatest (male) athlete of his generation—as well as an entrepreneur, public educator, and activist.

58.) Leslie Jordan

This Tennessean actor's Instagram is one of the very few not positively awful things to come out of the pandemic.

59.) Gritty

The idiosyncratic, delightful, and vaguely threatening mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team is exactly what sports fans need when professional leagues have been sidelined from the pandemic. The roles of America's superego and ego may be up for debate, but there is little doubt that Gritty is the country's id.

60.) Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton

How great is a composer-lyricist-composer-actor-rapper who can turn a historical figure—a former Treasury Secretary, no less—into a Broadway sensation? Five-plus years later, the musical Hamilton remains one of the most moving pieces of art Broadway has ever produced—and Miranda its multitalented creator.

61.) Bagels

The perfect breakfast—and sometimes lunch—carbohydrate, this dense and chewy classic has yet to be replicated, let alone improved upon, outside of America's borders, European bakeries and pastry shops be damned. Just try being jet-lagged—or worse, hung over—in a foreign airport and you'll never miss home so much. Sure, the bagel may have originated in Eastern Europe, but it was perfected in New York and New Jersey. Besides: What more could you possibly want out of life after enjoying an everything bagel? (Another, maybe.)

62.) Lizzo

It's practically illegal to be upset when listening to Lizzo's music. She is the singer-songwriter we needed at this time.

63.) Long highways

Call ’em highways, freeways, or turnpikes, but five of the world's 10 longest such roadways are located in the U.S. And there's nothing more American than hitting the open road. (See No. 68.)

64.) Mamma Mia

The music of a Swedish music group leads to a British musical that becomes a popular American movie franchise set in Greece. We know.

65.) Marfa, Texas

This little art town in middle-of-nowhere West Texas with a population of less than 2,000 represents the American ability to create something out of nothing and also our love of keeping it weird, even in socially conservative parts of the country.

66.) Mel Brooks

A uniquely American spirit, his Borscht Belt humor has defined what comedy means for multiple generations.

67.) Mike Trout

Baseball is coming back this month. (We hope.) If the games are actually held, check out Trout—that is, provided he's willing to take the field. At age 28, the Los Angeles Angel has already established himself as one of the greatest players of all time.

68.) National Park System & National Seashore

These shining examples of the best of America's landscape are more than mere parks—they're national treasures. What's more, you can visit each (or all 2,000-plus of them) for significantly less than the cost of an Amazon Prime subscription.

69.) New York Mets

The New York Mets baseball team is, in a way, emblematic of the American spirit itself. We love to root for the underdog. We feel okay booing our own team. And when we do win? Man, it's great feeling. (Editor's note: Another great thing about America is the right to vehemently object. Go Phils.)

70.) U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

Four championships in seven tournaments. A murderer's row of athletic talent. Pioneers of equal pay. Among the greatest teams that the U.S. has ever fielded in any sport.

71.) Night + Market

This popular trio of Los Angeles restaurants led by 37-year-old Kris Yenbamroong is a fiery mashup of Thai street flavors and rock 'n' roll swagger—in other words, all American.

72.) Old Navy flag T-shirts

The Fourth of July store to end all Fourth of July stores.

73.) Oprah Winfrey

No explanation necessary.

74.) Prolific authors

Nora Roberts, Janet Evanovich, Danielle Steel, Stephen King, and others keep us wanting more. (And more.)

75.) Richard Nelson’s Apple Family plays