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Apparently the White House had a Pet Racoon for a while.

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[–] boo_@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 year ago

From the Wikipedia page:

Rebecca had lived alone and had her own way so long that I fear she was a little overbearing and dictatorial, perhaps reminding her spouse that he was living on her bounty. [Afterward, Rebecca] continued to live in single blessedness.

@Ti_Ka @196 rebecca best president

[–] JackbyDev@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This pic looks fake but it could just be because I'm not used to seeing Racoons in old timey pictures.

[–] Ti_Ka@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I can kind of see what you mean. Maybe this more "natural"/less staged picture is less fake looking? (source)

A black and white photo of Grace Coolidge Kneeling in front of a group of children on a lawn holding a Racoon on a leash on her knees

[–] JackbyDev@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah that one does look more real. Something about the lighting in the first one I guess? It's almost like the Racoon is blurrier. Hard to say. Fun fact though, thanks for sharing. I love Racoons!