July 29, 2025
Pres. Woodrow Wilson kept sheep on the White House lawn. Their gazing saved money on lawn care during World War I.
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5 Fascinating Facts about the Births and Deaths of U.S. Presidents
Presidents’ Day is celebrated in the United States on the third Monday in February, honoring the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. But presidents were born—and died—in all the other months, too. Here are some strange facts and coincidences in the lives and deaths of the U.S.
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Jul 28
What city has more than 1,700 parks? -
Jul 27
Which famous British monarch was found buried under a parking lot? -
Jul 26
When is it OK to throw cow dung at your neighbor? -
Jul 25
What country has more monkeys than humans? -
Jul 24
When did scientists first find planets outside our solar system? -
Jul 23
After it’s born, what animal is sent to a human-made “boot camp”? -
Jul 22
How far can a person fall and survive? -
Jul 21
Thanks to a hoax, many Germans believed what classic fairy tale was based on a true story? -
Jul 20
Which country’s former monarch was later elected its prime minister? -
Jul 19
How did tree trimming almost cause World War III?