Video - Quirky U.S. History: Pajamas, Turkeys, and One-Day Wars!

Did you know that George Washington wasn't the first President of the United States? Technically, it was John Hanson under the Articles of Confederation. Speaking of presidents, Thomas Jefferson used to greet White House guests in his pajamas. And let's not forget that Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey, not the bald eagle, to be the national bird. Imagine Thanksgiving with a side of national pride! During Prohibition, people would hollow out loaves of bread to hide liquor bottles. And here's a kicker: the shortest war in U.S. history was with the Kingdom of Hawaii and lasted just one day. How’s that for a quick conflict? What's your favorite quirky fact about American history? Let us know in the comments!