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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Abraham Lincoln was a licensed bartender.
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Theodore Roosevelt read at least one book every day.
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No president of the United States was an only child for his parents.
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President Lyndon Johnson smoked at least 3 packs of cigarettes a day.
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Former U.S. Congressman John Jenrette once had sex with his wife on the steps of the Capitol Building during a break in a late night Congressional session.
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J. Edgar Hoover liked to fire FBI agents whose palms were sweaty when shaking hands.
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