Famous Figures
Was Paul Bunyan Real?
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Famous FiguresArticle97How Many Children Did Each President Have?
In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. Since then, 44 other individuals have served as commander in chief, each leaving a political legacy to be…
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Famous FiguresFact29King Charles VI believed he was made of glass.
The first part of Charles VI’s reign in France seemed promising. After overthrowing (in 1388) four corrupt uncles who had pilfered the country, he brought in more competent advisers and…
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Famous FiguresFact22Andrew Jackson lived with a bullet in his body from a dueling injury.
Considering he was in as many as 100 duels, the fact that Andrew Jackson lived long enough to be president is a feat in itself. He didn’t escape completely unscathed,…
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Famous FiguresFact16Isaac Newton stuck a needle in his own eye as part of an experiment.
If you’re brave enough, there is no more convenient scientific subject than your own body: You’re intimately familiar with it, you get near-instant feedback, and you always have it with…






