In 1916, a US amendment was proposed to put all acts of war to a national vote. If you voted yes you would have to register as a volunteer for service in the United States Army.
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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George W. Bush was also the head of the cheerleading team in his high school.
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Former U.S. President Franklin Pierce was arrested during his term as President for running over an old lady with his horse, but the charges were later dropped.
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No president of the United States was an only child.
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John F. Kennedy was the first Roman Catholic President of the USA!
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When George W. Bush was 30 years old, he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Of all things, Andrew Jackson's tombstone does not mention that he served as the president of the United States!
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