In 1789, the total U.S. federal government debt was $190,000.
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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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John F. Kennedy was the first Roman Catholic President of the USA!
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Jimmy Carter is the first U.S. President to have been born in a hospital.
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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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John F. Kennedy ordered over 1,000 Cuban cigars for personal use just hours before he made them illegal.
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