7 Weird Things No One Will Tell You About America

Jenni Cairo | October 6, 2015

We all know America has the bald eagle, Hollywood, fast food, movie stars, baseball, the NFL, and many other world-famous things to offer (complete with some infamously otherworldly places, but that’s a different article). But how about some of the strange facts and stories that you’ve never heard of before? Take a read below to find out some of the strangest facts about the country that you thought you knew all about.

Abraham Lincoln Wrestled

Abraham Lincoln is perhaps one of the most respected presidents ever to hold office – he worked to abolish slavery and helped strengthen the federal government during what is arguably the biggest conflict that America has ever internally experienced: the Civil War. But did you know that he was also an amazing wrestler? Word has it that he was only defeated once in roughly 300 matches, he is even listed in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

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