Unusual Presidential Trivia

John Green presents 45 quirky facts about US Presidents, covering topics like Gerald Ford's modeling career, Herbert Hoover's sport invention, Teddy Roosevelt's antics, and various presidential oddities and firsts. The video also highlights unusual presidential pets and gifts, concluding with a call for viewer questions.

What unique sport did Herbert Hoover invent to stay fit?

• Hoover Tennis

• Hoover Dodgeball

• Hoover Volleyball

• Hooverball

What unusual item did Teddy Roosevelt wear during his inauguration?

• A coat with gold buttons

• A ring with Lincoln's hair

• A hat made of eagle feathers

• A tie with the American flag

What was Ulysses S. Grant fined for during his presidency?

• Riding a horse without a license

• Horse theft

• Illegal horse racing

• Speeding on a horse

What was Richard Nixon's unusual approach to winning over his future wife?

• Cooking her meals

• Acting as her chauffeur

• Writing her daily letters

• Sending her flowers every day

Who was the first president to pardon a Thanksgiving turkey?

• John F. Kennedy

• Harry Truman

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which president hosted the first Easter Egg roll on the White House lawn?

• John F. Kennedy

• Rutherford B. Hayes

• Gerald Ford

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What was the name of John and Abigail Adams' dog?

• Lucifer

• Beelzebub

• Satan

• Cerberus

What unusual gift did President Obama receive from a town in Colombia?

• A pet donkey

• A giant sombrero

• A golden statue

• A rare parrot

What was the name of the children's book written by Jimmy Carter?

• The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer

• The Adventures of Peanut

• The Magical Forest

• The Little President

Which president's kids had guinea pigs with unique names like Dr. Johnson and Bishop Doane?

• Calvin Coolidge

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

• Teddy Roosevelt