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Surprising things you didn’t know about George Washington

The Founding Father was born on February 22, 1732

Surprising things you didn’t know about George Washington
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17/02/2026 15:00 ‧ 2 days ago | StarsInsider

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George Washington was a Founding Father who served as the first President of the United States. He also led forces to victory against Britain in the American Revolution

and served as President of the Constitutional Convention. But you probably already knew all of that.

What you may not know is that his hair wasn't actually white, or that he bred donkeys and wore hippopotamus teeth. There are also many myths about the "Father of the Country" that need busting.

Intrigued? Click on to uncover some hidden truths about George Washington.

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