Who was the first president to have a telephone in the White House? Which one had a pet tiger? And which president is the only one to hold a patent? Since George Washington was sworn in as president ...

What was the only state to have a queen? Who was the shortest U.S. president? Plus, more fun USA trivia you didn't learn in school. Whether you’re celebrating the 4th of July with family and friends, ...

Architect William Van Alen’s plans for the building’s formidable steel helmet grew taller and more ambitious over time. NYPL On a mild October day in 1929, the architect William Van Alen watched from ...