Fact 15

1. James Buchanan, the 15th U.S. president continuously bought slaves with his own money in order to free them.

Fact 14

William McKinley was on the $500 bill, Grover Cleveland was on the $1,000, and James Madison was on the $5,000.

Fact 13

Officials in Portland, Ore., drained 8 million gallons of water from a reservoir in 2011 because a buzzed 21-year-old peed in it.

Fact 12

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the most commonly stolen vehicle in 2012 was the 1994 Honda Accord.

Fact 11

The 50-star American flag was designed by an Ohio high school student for a class project. His teacher originally gave him a B–.

Fact 10

Only one McDonald’s in the world has turquoise arches. Sedona, AZ thought yellow clashed with the natural red rock.

Fact 9

A 2009 search for the Loch Ness Monster came up empty. Scientists did find over 100,000 golf balls.