February 21, 2008

Hippo Teeth


The other day we were in the car and the kids asked us if we knew that George Washington had hippo teeth. What? We answered no, but that we did know he had wooden teeth. They were very insistent that his teeth were indeed hippo teeth. When I looked it up on the internet, it said that most people believe George Washington had wooden teeth, when in reality his false teeth were made up of hippo tusk as well as other things. Who knew?

12 comments:

Yvonne said...

Didn't have a clue--always thought they were wooden teeth. (I'm ready if I'm ever a contestant on Jeopardy ; ) Thanks to you!!!

Gina said...

That is some cool trivia! I had no idea!

Tori :) said...

THat makes me think of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure: "Had wooden teeth. Chased Moby Dick." "That was Capt Ahab, dude."

Anyway... ya learn something new everyday!! :)

chrissy said...

Really? Nooooo... REALLY?

Rowberry Family said...

wow!I didnt have any clue!

Cheri said...

Well you learn something new every day!

Amanda said...

I learn something new each day! Thanks!

tami and todd said...

Kids are so smart these days!! Who knew!

Fleur de Bee said...

Oh My- Who knew!

Found you through another Ut Moms blog, thought I'd check you out! Six in the house eh? Bravo!!! I am just trying to get another LOL! Count the blessings indeed!

Thanks for the history lesson :)

Anonymous said...

Ew, that's not something I think I would want in my mouth! I always thought he had wooden teeth, too!

Lorina said...

That is one of the craziest things I have ever heard. Had no idea.

Nancy Face said...

Your kids are WAY smarter than I am! :D