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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The Relationship Between The Cherokee Tribe And Owls
The relationship between the Cherokee tribe and owls is related to their beliefs in owls connection to the spirit world.
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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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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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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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What Really Happened After Martin Luther King Jr. Died?
Known all across the world as Martin Luther King Jr., that lone Baptist minister waged a silent protest against racism. But what happened after he 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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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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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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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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The First Lady Who Created Themes For White House Christmases
Families often have traditional decorations they use at the holidays. The residents of the White House bring their own unique vision and style each year.
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The Most Inflammatory Donald Trump Tweets
Donald Trump was kicked off of most social media sites. He never really held his tongue. What are the most outrageous Trump tweets the internet has seen?
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Why Andrew Jackson Had A 1,400 Pound Block Of Cheese In The White House
Fans of The West Wing may think Andrew Jackson was a cheese-loving altruist, but here's the real reason he had a 1,400 block of cheese in the White House.
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The Truth About Malcolm X's Relationship With Louis Farrakhan
Malcolm X and Louis Farrakhan had a long relationship -- friends, co-workers -- until it fractured, followed by Malcolm's 1965 murder. Was Farrakhan involved?
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How George Washington And Napoleon Bonaparte Were Related
It's a small world, after all. How small? Come to find out there's an actual familial connection between George Washington and Napoleon Bonaparte.
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The Biggest Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Malcolm X's Assassination
Decades later, truth is finally beginning to emerge about the assassination of Malcolm X. That doesn't mean there aren't still theories about the murder too.
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How Malcolm X's Assassination Investigation Was Mishandled
Just as with the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President John Kennedy, questions have surrounded the murder of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
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What Happened After Malcolm X Died?
The murder of civil rights leader Malcolm X caused shockwaves throughout America and the world. The historic aftermath continues to be felt everywhere.
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The American President Believed To Have Had The Highest IQ
We've all known people who maybe weren't as smart as they looked. Or the reverse. It applies to politics -- have some U.S. presidents been smarter than others?
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The American President Believed To Have Had The Lowest IQ
Intelligence is important, especially when you're running a country. We all hope the presidents are bright. Nevertheless, were some smarter than others?
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Thomas Jefferson's IQ Will Surprise You
Defenders of the president will often state that the chief executive is "a lot smarter than you think." Now, research has determined past presidents' IQ scores.
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This Is The First President Born In A Hospital
Part of the allure of presidential history resides in the homespun and, sometimes surprising ways they entered this world.
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How George Washington Helped Ignite A World War
While he is far from the sole reason America won its independence, Washington was unquestionably an inspirational figure during and after the revolution.
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The Most Dangerous Bridges In America
From bad weather to loads of traffic to car accidents, some ending in tragedy, here are some of America's most dangerous bridges.
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