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Seven Presidents elected in a year ending in ‘0’ (zero) have died prior to completion of their term. Curse or Coincidence? Guest Blogger, Jeff Eichner, retired attorney and avid sports fan (also married to my sister), explores this controvery.
Read MoreOur perceptions of Presidents can change - some reputations improve, some worsen
Read MoreJoe DiMaggio has another unbreakable record beyond his 56-game hitting streak. It is related to the the increased number of home runs and strikeouts in baseball, and analogous to the growth in basketball 3-point shots.
Read MoreQuincy Adams had a 70-year career in public service - his Presidency was the least important of his roles.
Read MoreOhio and the rest of the Midwest could have been part of Canada.
Read MoreThree 20th century Presidents with similarities in their domestic accomplishments. Can you guess who they were?
Read MoreThe Yankee’s have had dynasties in many eras - which one was the best?
Read MoreJames Monroe won re-election in 1820 as President unopposed - can you imagine that ever happening again?
Read MoreWe are going to settle the long-running dispute over whether a Hot Dog is a Sandwich.
Read MoreCongress submitted 12 amendments for ratification as the Bill of Rights, but only 10 were approved. What happened to the other two?
Read MoreThe African Burial Ground and 9/11 Memorial - what can they teach us?
Read MoreThomas Jefferson wrote his own epitaph, but left out his Presidency and the Louisiana Purchase. What did he include?
Read MoreCan you guess which all-time slugger was also one of the best bunters?
Read MoreWhat was so special about John Adams that he became the subject an HBO mini-series?
Read MoreThomas Paine wrote Common Sense in 1776. In proportion to the population at that time, it has the largest circulation of any book published in American history. Does it stand the test of time?
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