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Funny Facts About President Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln led the United States through the Civil War and helped bring about the abolition of slavery. But the 16th President also had a lighter side. Lincoln had a varied list of interests outside of politics — he was a farmer, carpenter, animal lover, and inventor — and was known for his keen sense of humor. Here are five funny facts you might not know about the man known as the Railsplitter, Honest Abe, and, according to many historians, the nation’s greatest President. Photo credit: Fotosearch/ Archive Photos via Getty Images Lincoln Was Known ...Read More
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Famous FiguresArticle0The 6 Wives of Henry VIII
Henry VIII left an indelible mark on British history, though he is remembered as much for his insatiable appetite for women and food as for his shrewd political maneuvers.
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Famous FiguresFact0John and Abigail Adams exchanged more than 1,100 letters.
Few couples have written letters to each other more extensive, and more compelling, than John and Abigail Adams, America’s second President and First Lady.
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Famous FiguresFact0Gerald Ford is the only President since Herbert Hoover not to be named “TIME” Person of the Year.
The tradition dates back to 1932, when Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first President to be so honored.
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Famous FiguresFact0Queen Elizabeth I’s teeth turned black from too much sugar.
It was no secret that the queen possessed a legendary sweet tooth.
