The system of democracy was introduced 2,500 years ago in Athens, Greece.
32
No president of the United States was an only child for his parents.
51
In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
18
Theodore Roosevelt read at least one book every day.
22
Kim Jong-il is only 5' 2'' tall. He wears four-inch lifts in his shoes to compensate for his short stature.
44
President George W. Bush and Playboy founder Hugh Hefner are cousins!
136