The Not-So-Revolutionary Way George Washington Cashed Out
Dude, you know George Washington? The whole "crossing the Delaware," "wooden teeth" (not really, but that's a story for another time) kind of guy? Yeah, well, even the Founding Fathers aren't immune to that pesky Grim Reaper. So, how exactly did our first president shuffle off this mortal coil? Buckle up, because it's about to get weirder than a powdered wig at a mosh pit.
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The Great Wet Clothes Catastrophe
We all know that feeling: you're freezing after being out in the snow, but you're too lazy to change before dinner. Well, that seemingly harmless decision might have sealed Washington's fate. On a snowy December day in 1799, George was out riding his horse (because, you know, presidents on horseback, very presidential). Soaked to the bone, he went straight to dinner instead of, you guessed it, changing into some dry clothes. Not a great look, George.
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From Sore Throat to Sayonara
By the next morning, our Founding Father wasn't feeling so fresh. A sore throat turned nasty fast, and the medical treatments of the day were, well, let's just say they make us grateful for modern medicine. Bleeding, blistering, and a truly horrifying concoction of molasses, vinegar, and butter (seriously, what were they thinking?) did little to help. On December 14th, 1799, George Washington passed away, most likely from a throat infection known as quinsy.
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Theories More Twisted Than a Braided Queue
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Of course, there's always some drama, even in death. Historians debate the exact cause of Washington's demise, with theories ranging from epiglottitis (basically, a super swollen epiglottis blocking your airway) to pneumonia. So, the truth is kind of out there, lost in the mists of time and leech therapy.
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How to Avoid a Wet Clothes Catastrophe: Always pack an extra shirt, my dude. Hypothermia and historical significance don't exactly go hand-in-hand.
How to Treat a Sore Throat: Skip the molasses, vinegar, and butter. Stick with some tea and honey, maybe some lozenges. Thank us later.
How to Become President: This one's a bit more involved, but hey, there's always the next election!
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How to Not Die Like George Washington: While we can't guarantee immortality, maybe avoid riding horses in the snow and then skipping the post-snow snuggle session.
How to Learn More About George Washington: History books are your friend, or you could, you know, ask me!
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