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[Maiden-TieJuan]

The United States has had a legally recognized Emperor, and he was also recognized as the "Protector of Mexico" by the Mexican President. Named Joshua Abraham Norton, his seat was in San Francisco, he printed his own money that they city allowed him to use as legal tinder, and was an advocate for the Chinese workers in the State of California.

 

[c-no]

Cats have barbs on their penises.

October 9th is Leif Erikson day.

A viking was the first European to visit America, not some Italian dude who gets more fame and infamy.

 

[DeadwastePrime]

there is a person out there named harry busch who is clean shaven on his balls

 

[Carlos Thin]

The only place in the world where Coca-Cola is not the leading soda is Scotland, where it is regularly out consumed by Irn Bru.

The only president in modern history to not have a favorite movie is Franklyn Delano Roosevelt, who did not enjoy the medium apart from cartoons, particularly enjoying Micky Mouse. Of all the presidents who answered, the only one to have an answer that did not reflect his ideals was Gerald Ford, who said his favorite movie was Home Alone.