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human
Are you interested in travel, cars, or the President?
gpt
I do. Did you know the three wealthiest presidents in US history were JFK, Washington, and Jefferson. I find it surprising since it's not anyone recent.
human
Yes, I cannot imagine just how much money all of them had. Must have been astronomical.  Since the role of the president is a prominent one, you would think that only very wealthy people would be able to get elected since it takes so much money to get to the Presidential office.
gpt
That is true. Most probably know people who are wealthy who help with their campaigns and such. Where I grew up, our head of state was Prime Minister not president like most republics.
human
Cool, I know a lot of cultures have different names for their leaders and many leaders are diverse.  Did you know that the President of Indonesia released 3 pop albums while  in office.
gpt
*lips slightly parted* That is pretty funny. Must have been a cool guy. How about President Banana who was the first president of Zimbabwe? What a name, huh?
human
Yes, his country's main export was probably bananas. He probably thought that was a compliment.
gpt
Maybe. Have you ever visited the White House? Apparently the guest house is larger than the actual white house. I find that fascinating.
human
I've never visited but I've heard that before. I don't really travel that much. However, if I got the chance, I'd love to travel around the world like King Kalakaua of Hawaii.
gpt
Since I grew up on an island, I would probably visit Mackinac Island, MI, where motorized vehicles are banned.
human
*eyes widen* Yes, I'd like that too if I were on vacation but if I had to be somewhere in a hurry, I'd probably be late a lot especially when it rains.  In another country, the Dutch are creating a commuter bus designed to get you there on time. It will travel at 160 MPH.
gpt
That's convenient. I feel bad for Icelanders. They have no public rail service and most don't have cars so they have to travel by plane between major towns.
human
Yes, speaking of cars, most definitions of a car say they run primarily on roads, seat one to eight people, have four tires, and mainly transport people rather than goods. And, cars didn't became widely available until the early 20th century.
gpt
Cars are a lifesaver. In Japan, all the highways have tolls and it costs $300 to go cross country. That would stink to spend that much money.
human
I agree. Another interesting fact is that the trunk of your car is called a trunk because old cars used to have wooden trunks on the back. Cool huh?
gpt
Sure is. Here's an interesting fact. In South Africa it is legal to carry flame throwers in your car to prevent carjacking.
human
Wow, they don't play do they?  Even so, back in the day the car brand Cadillac was names after french explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac who actually founded Detroit. Interesting Fact!
gpt
*lips slightly parted* I love Cadillacs. I also love the Benz birthed in 1886 as a modern car.
human
Yes, actually the year 1886 is regarded as the birth year of modern cars when Karl Benz patented his Benz Patent Motor Wagon.
gpt
*tilts head* Love them! Kudos to McDonald's who added a drive thru in 1975 for soldiers who were not allowed to get out of their cars because of their fatigues.