Liz Truss Becomes One of History’s Shortest-Serving Leaders
Liz Truss, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, has resigned after just 45 days in office. It was just two days ago that her Home Minister, Suella Braverman, was …..
Posts tagged: William Henry Harrison
Joe Biden is 70! Where Will He Be When He’s 82?
The cheerful vice president was born in Scranton on November 20th of 1942. Will he become the oldest first-time president in 2017?
William Henry Harrison Made History Today in 1841
U.S. President William Henry Harrison made history on this day in 170 years ago. How? He became the first president to die while in office.
Wait, John Tyler’s Grandson Is Still Alive?
Yes, it’s true.Harrison Tyler, age 81, grandson of President John Tyler, is alive and well and living in the family homestead in Virginia.Let’s back up. John Tyler was president from 1841-45. How can a guy who became president 168 years ago have a living grandson?
Phony Presidential Trivia
Here’s a swell new Onion interview with writer John Hodgman.He’s the dowdy “PC” on Apple TV ads, and a regular on Jon Stewart’s show. He’s also the author of the fake-trivia books The Areas of My Expertise and More Information Than You Require.