The President's Residence
Despite overseeing its construction, this famous U.S. President did not get to live in the White House, as he died in 1799, the year before it was completed.
George Washington
A guy received a coat of many colors from his father, as he was the favorite son. That didn't go over great with his bajillion (11) brothers, though.
Genesis
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, wait, it's just the only mammal that is capable of true flight.
Bat
This item, used for packaging and stress relief, was originally intended to be a stylish 3D plastic wallpaper.
Bubblewrap
The White House was originally known as the "President's Palace," "President's House," or "Executive Mansion" before this president gave it the current fitting name.
Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt
Also known as "Fairy Floss," this carnival treat was established by a dentist in 1904.
Cotton Candy
A foreign woman remains loyal husband's family in spite of becoming a widow.
Ruth
Despite its small size, this animal is often considered the "deadliest creature in the world."
Mosquito
This moldable children's product was originally formulated to be a cleaner for removing soot from wallpaper, but was repurposed when coal-burning stoves became less common. Now it's just "fun to play with, not to eat."
Play-Doh
Although this president did not die within the walls of the White House, his ghost allegedly haunts the place, scaring people and animals, like President Reagan's dog Rex.
Abraham Lincoln
This fruit spread is made primarily from fruit juice rather than crushed fruit pulp.
Jelly
Guy gets eaten by a... fish? Whale? Stories conflict. Gross regardless, though.
Jonah
This paper product was originally meant to replace cotton in gas masks, but then became a way to remove cold cream before finally finding its place as a disposable handkerchief.
Kleenex Tissues
During World War I, Woodrow Wilson kept a group of these animals on the lawn to avoid mowing, selling their product to benefit the Red Cross.
Sheep
"It's the real thing" was the original slogan for this popular, classic beverage.
Coca Cola/Coke
Guy's wife leaves and comes back and leaves and comes back and leaves and comes back... The wife represents the Israelites.
Hosea
A horned lizard can squirt this liquid from its eyes as a defense mechanism.
Blood
This lemon-lime soda contained lithium citrate, a drug used to treat mood disorders, and was marketed as a mood-stabilizing drink in the 1920's.
7-Up
Talk about perks! The White House was allegedly the first building in the United States to have this amenity.
Indoor Plumbing
In 1962, McDonald's invented this sandwich to keep sales up on Fridays during Lent.
Filet-O-Fish
Unknown author discusses that a once-dead, now-living savior is the ultimate high priest.
Hebrews
This dangerous animal may look like a jellyfish, but is actually a siphonophore and is made up of smaller organisms called zooids.
Portuguese Man-o-War
The invention of this goofy pranking toy was accidental as an inventor and chemist were trying to make a can of aerosol that one could spray on an injury and use as an instant cast.
Silly String