Business
Founded in 1971 as a small used book and record store in London, this global conglomerate's billionaire founder chose its distinct, name because he and his staff considered themselves complete beginners in the business world.
What is the Virgin Group?
Though a common culinary myth claims it was named after a legendary European ruler, this breakfast pastry was actually invented in Austria to celebrate a military victory over the Ottoman Empire, shaping the dough to mimic the crescent on the enemy's flag.
What is a croissant?
This president was the first to die in office
William Henry Harrison
This father and son were the first to both president in a family
John Adams and John Quincy Adams
Originally manufactured in 1943 as a specialized piece of hardware designed to stabilize sensitive nautical instruments on naval ships during rough seas, it accidentally became a global toy phenomenon instead.
What is a Slinky?
This president died due to not wearing a coat or hat during his 1 hour and 45 minute inauguration speech in a snowstorm
William Henry Harrison
This president was the only Independent candidate to win the presidential election
Who is George Washington?
At the dedication of The Washington Monument, this president overheated and tried to cool down with milk and cherries and died from the bacteria
Zachary Taylor