It doesn’t take a lot of sleuthing to figure out that we love presidential history here at Commonplace Fun Facts. That’s why we always make a point to read Presidential History by Albert Savignano, Jr.
If you want a sample of the informative articles you will find there, take a look at today’s featured article. If you like what you see, be sure to read Savignano’s book, What Brother Garfield Knew, available through Amazon.com.
In the early 1920’s a certain poor boy would rise every morning before school and deliver produce for the family to sell. At night he could hear …
Aspiration, Preparation, Realization
The Khrushchev Disneyland Incident: The Day a Superpower Leader Couldn’t Ride the Teacups
Discover the Khrushchev Disneyland incident—when a Cold War tour, Hollywood, and a denied visit sparked one of history’s strangest diplomatic meltdowns.
How Pepsi Once Had the 6th Largest Navy in the World: Cola Wars at a Whole New Level
Discover the unbelievable true story of how Pepsi once owned the world’s 6th largest navy. From Cold War diplomacy and vodka-for-cola trade deals to submarines flying Pepsi flags, this tale proves capitalism can be stranger than fiction.
Rude Hand Gestures Around the World: From “V For Victory” to Suspicious Smiles
Winston Churchill’s iconic “V for Victory” gesture inspired the Allies—but a twist of the wrist could turn it into an insult. Explore how hand gestures shift meaning across cultures, from thumbs-up fails to Russian proverbs about smiling.
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