Unexpected Death
Zachary Taylor’s untimely death sparked a flurry of speculation about the cause of his illness. Some speculated that he drank tainted ice water or milk, while others speculated that the large amount of cherries he consumed during the Fourth of July celebration was to blame. Can you believe that in the 1800s, something as simple as eating too many cherries was a suspected cause of death?
Unexpected Death
Harry S. Truman – 139.8
Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, served from 1945 to 1953. He was elected to power shortly after the Second World War ended. During World War I, he was a member of the army and is the only president to use nuclear weapons. He was known for his obstinacy, and he reportedly used his veto power 180 times! Harry Truman’s IQ of 139.8 places him in the bottom quarter of all US presidents.
Harry S. Truman