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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Theodore Roosevelt read at least one book every day.
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Of all things, Andrew Jackson's tombstone does not mention that he served as the president of the United States!
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Former U.S. President Franklin Pierce was arrested during his term as President for running over an old lady with his horse, but the charges were later dropped.
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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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Abraham Lincoln was a licensed bartender.
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