There was a pre-WWII movement called Technocracy, which held that scientists and engineers should take over the government and economy from politicians and economists. The leader of the movement was known as the Great Engineer.
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Theodore Roosevelt read at least one book every day.
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John F. Kennedy was the first Roman Catholic President of the USA!
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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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When George W. Bush was 30 years old, he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Abraham Lincoln was a licensed bartender.
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No president of the United States was an only child for his parents.
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