George Washington grew marijuana in his garden.
144
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.
18
Daniel Webster, who ran for president and lost three times, declined the Vice Presidency twice, thinking it a worthless office. Both presidents who offered it later died in office, meaning that if he had accepted, he would’ve become president after all.
10
In 1789, the total U.S. federal government debt was $190,000.
3
When George W. Bush was 30 years old, he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
40
President Lyndon Johnson smoked at least 3 packs of cigarettes a day.
4
Every U.S. president with a beard has been a Republican.
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