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Friday, July 6, 2012
History And Now a Moment to Discuss Old Rough and Ready
Posted by Sarah Mirk on Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 2:44 PM
Look, there is jack shit going on news-wise today. Instead of being on the internet where they should be, everyone is outside soaking up the sunshine. So when Denis pulled a new dollar coin out of his pocket, it was pretty much the most exciting thing that had happened all day.
"AAAAA!" we screamed. Because that dollar was not minted in the sweet, strong face of Sacagawea but the grisly visage of Old Rough and Ready:
Zachary Taylor: His eyes follow you as you move.
We are hereby nominating Zachary Taylor for Scariest Looking President. Runner up goes to JQA. Face most like an old peach pit goes to James Madison. Best hair goes to Martin Van Buren. Best 'stache to Chester A. Arthur. Shy, British-looking heartthrob goes to Buchanan. Good day.
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