Most folks know that Abe Lincoln was a great president, but did you know he was a great wrestler as well? It’s true!

Here are some other fun facts about Lincoln:

• Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin.
• He owned a general store in New Salem, Illinois.
• Lincoln was a lawyer and sometimes worked as a defense attorney.
• As an attorney, he objected in court so infrequently that on one occasion, when he did object, a judge gave enough weight to Lincoln’s opinion that he reversed his decision.
• Lincoln didn’t move to Illinois (“The Land of Lincoln”) until he was 21.
• Lincoln is the only president to patent an invention, a special flotation device for moving boats in shallow water.

Want to learn more about Honest Abe? Check out our Lincoln resources on Discovery Education Streaming!