Presidents Who Were Poorer Than You Thought
The vast majority of U.S. presidents were millionaires, but not all of them were equally rich. These are some presidents who were poorer than you thought.
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Ben Affleck And Barack Obama Are Related. Here's How
Thanks to the miracle of modern DNA technology, people are discovering exciting, and sometimes troubling, familial ties in their bloodline.
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The Strangely Ironic Words John Adams Said Before His Death
Rather than reflecting on his family or his own career, John Adams' final thoughts instead drifted to his friend and longtime rival Thomas Jefferson.
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The Real Reason Herbert Hoover's Staff Would Hide From Him
Herbert Hoover made a strange request of his White House staff, asking them to hide whenever he or his wife passed by.
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This Actor Was Considered For George H.W. Bush's Vice President
George H.W. Bush almost selected Clint Eastwood as his running mate in 1988, and he might have made a better choice than you'd think.
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George H.W. Bush Famously Hated This Food
President George H.W. Bush made dinnertime more difficult for families when he eschewed eating a certain food that, while healthy, was not the greatest-tasting.
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Who Is The Least-Educated U.S. President?
As recently as 1900, American youth rarely finished high school, and far fewer went to college. There is, in fact, no degree requirement to become president.
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Which President Gave The White House Its Name?
The White House is one of the most famous buildings in the U.S., but do you know which president actually named it? Here's how the iconic building was named.
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Which Four US Presidents Were Also Cheerleaders?
Four US presidents were actually cheerleaders before entering the Oval Office, including FDR, George W. Bush, Dwight Eisenhower, and Ronald Reagan.
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The US President That Queen Victoria Found Attractive
Queen Victoria was famously devoted to her husband, Albert. But that doesn't mean she was blind, especially when it came to President Millard Fillmore.
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This Is The First President To Die At The White House
The death of a president while in office is always a national tragedy. The event becomes even more poignant when death occurs early in the president's term.
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The Theory About Zachary Taylor's Death That Changes Everything
Whenever a president dies in office, there are going to be questions about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. That's certainly true of Zachary Taylor.
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James Madison's IQ Might Surprise You
The presidency today is a complicated business, requiring a certain level of intellectual ability. It's always been challenging. James Madison was up to it.
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Did Gerald Ford Really Model For Cosmopolitan?
Gerald Ford worked as a model in his 20s and was featured in a couple of magazines.
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US Presidents Who Didn't Swear In On The Bible
It's part of the transition of power: The incoming president places one hand on a Bible and raises the other hand, to take the oath of office. Have all of them?
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This Was The First President To Be Photographed
Which U.S. president holds the distinction of being the first to be photographed? Depending on who you ask, it's a two-way tie.
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The First American President To Be Assassinated
The United States of America was not even a century old when an assassin struck, murdering the chief executive at the beginning of his second term of office.
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The Weirdest Things That Happened To Presidents' Bodies After They Died
For some presidents, when they die, the excitement is only beginning. Here are the weirdest things that happened to presidents' bodies after they died.
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How George W. Bush And Hugh Hefner Are Related
It's said that you can pick your friends, but not your family. Both Hugh Hefner and President George W. Bush would probably have agreed with that.
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The Only President To Get Married At The White House
Every presidential administration hosts its share of celebrations, dinners, parties -- some professional, some familial. But what about White House weddings?
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The Only President To Be Arrested (So Far)
Ulysses S. Grant has gone down in history for many reasons: his decisive leadership of Union forces during the Civil War; his presidency. Also, speeding.
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This Was The First Left-Handed President
Life has its challenges, even more so for those of us born left-handed. Trying to find a pair of scissors that works. Student desk designs. Being president.
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Bill Clinton's IQ Might Surprise You
Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, has been a prominent figure in both modern history and popular culture. But do you know what his IQ is?
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This Was The First American President To Resign
Scandal has been the undoing of many a career, whether in business, the arts, the military, or even -- perhaps especially -- national politics.
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Here's Who Inherited John F. Kennedy Jr.'s Money After He Died
The life of John F. Kennedy Jr. — the child of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy — tragically came to an end on July 16, 1999.
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The Only American Presidents To Be Assassinated
Trying to accomplish political change through assassination is, thankfully, a rarity in American history. So far, four chief executives have been assassinated.
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This Is The First President To Put A Christmas Tree In The White House
It's easy to forget that presidents have families, too, even at Christmas. When did the Christmas Tree first come to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?
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