In ancient Athens, the worlds first democracy, they had a process called ostracism, where once a year the people could vote on the politician they thought was most destructive to the democratic process. The “winner” was banished from Athens for 10 years.
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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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J. Edgar Hoover liked to fire FBI agents whose palms were sweaty when shaking hands.
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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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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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The Queen of England, who once enjoyed extensive powers and authority over almost the whole world, and despite all her present majesty and glory, is not allowed to enter the House of Commons simply because she is not its member!
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