History Archives - Page 10 of 12 - Interesting Facts

First Lady Lou Henry Hoover and President Herbert Hoover

President Hoover spoke Mandarin with his wife to avoid eavesdroppers.

Student writing in a notebook

Pencils have never contained lead.

Before time zones were established in 1883, North America had over 144 local times.

The Labor Department was the first U.S. Cabinet agency led by a woman.

Lightning strikes during strong thunderstorm at night

A man was struck by lightning seven times and survived.

‘J’ was the last letter added to the alphabet.