Unexpected Death
Zachary Taylor’s unexpected death triggered a flurry of speculation concerning the origin of his illness. Some claimed that he drank poisoned ice water or milk, while others suggested it was due to his excessive eating of cherries during the Fourth of July party. Can you believe that in the 1800s, something as easy as eating too many cherries was considered a cause of death?
Harry S. Truman – 139.8
Harry S. Truman served as the 33rd President of the United States from 1945 to 1953. He was elected to power just after the Second World War ended. He was a soldier in World War I and the first president to utilize nuclear bombs. He was known for his stubbornness, and it was believed that he had used his veto power 180 times! Harry Truman has an IQ of 139.8, which places him in the bottom fourth of all US presidents.