Franklin Pierce was the first U.S. President to have a Christmas tree in the White House.

The game of squash originated in the United Kingdom. It came about after a few boys, who were waiting for their turn to play racquets, knocked a ball around in a confined area adjoining the racquets court.

After the U.S Civil War, about 33%-50% of all U.S. paper currency in circulation was counterfeit.

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