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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J. Edgar Hoover liked to fire FBI agents whose palms were sweaty when shaking hands.
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President Lyndon Johnson smoked at least 3 packs of cigarettes a day.
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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 Washington grew marijuana in his garden.
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