Monday, August 29, 2016

10 Things You Never Knew About America's Most Famous Home

http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/home-and-garden/10-things-you-never-knew-about-americas-most-famous-home/ss-BBvZFBX?li=BBnbcA0#image=2

I love random interesting facts about our country and the history! Here are a few about the White House!
  1. IT WAS DESIGNED TO LOOK LIKE IRISH PARLIAMENT.
  2. THERE ARE 147 WINDOWS.
    1. There are also 412 doors, 28 fireplaces, eight staircases and three elevators.
  3. THE WHITE HOUSE KITCHEN STAFF CAN SERVE DINNER FOR UP TO 140 GUESTS.
  4. IT TAKES 570 GALLONS OF PAINT TO COVER THE EXTERIOR.
    1. The exact shade is called "Whisper White," and it's made by Duron.
  5. PRESIDENTS AREN'T AFRAID TO BREAK A SWEAT ON WHITE HOUSE GROUNDS.
  6. JACKIE KENNEDY ESTABLISHED A COMMITTEE FOR ACQUIRING ANTIQUE FURNITURE IN THE '60S.
  7. HILLARY CLINTON CREATED A MUSIC ROOM FOR BILL CLINTON AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
  8. THERE'S A SWIMMING POOL UNDER THE PRESS BRIEFING ROOM.
  9. PRESIDENT BENJAMIN HARRISON WAS AFRAID OF THE LIGHT SWITCHES.
  10. CAROLINE AND JOHN KENNEDY CRASHED THE OVAL OFFICE TO TRICK-OR-TREAT.

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