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John Tyler

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The oldest president on this list is John Tyler, the 10th US President, who took office in 1841 at the age of 51, after the passing of President William Henry Harrison. He became the first vice president to assume office due to the death of a sitting president. After serving one term, he left office at the age of 55.

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Millard Fillmore

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As mentioned earlier, the average age of US presidents at the time of inauguration is 55. Surprisingly, this president took office at just 50, five years younger than the average! We're talking about Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States. Although he was not elected, he assumed the presidency on July 9, 1850, following the death of President Zachary Taylor, and left office 3 years later at the age of 53.

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James K. Polk

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In 1825, James K. Polk became the 11th US president, taking office at the age of 49. During his campaign and time in office, he stated that he would serve only one term, and he kept his promise by not seeking re-election. Fun fact: At the time of his election, Polk was the youngest person ever chosen as president of the United States.

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James A. Garfield

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Just like Polk, James A. Garfield also became president at the age of 49. At the time of his inauguration in 1881, Garfield was not the youngest ever elected, but he was the youngest Republican to become president! And that's not all: He was also the first left-handed person to serve, though it is said that he could write with both hands!

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Franklin Pierce

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Franklin Pierce may not be the most popular president in US history, but he was one of the youngest ever to hold office.

When Pierce took office in 1853, he was 48 years old. His presidency was marked by political tensions and personal tragedy. Serving only one term, he left office at the age of 52.

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Barack Obama

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In 2009, Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States at just 47 years old. After serving two consecutive terms, he left office at 55. As you can see, he left office at an age when many typically start their presidency! Additionally, Obama was born in 1961, which makes him the first president born in the 1960s.

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Ulysses S. Grant

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Ulysses S. Grant became the 18th President of the United States in 1869 at just 46 years old. He served two terms and left the presidency at 54, still quite young for a former president.

Perhaps it was precisely his youth that led to a rather amusing incident. President Grant, a well-known horse enthusiast, received a speeding ticket in 1872... On horse! He was racing a horse-drawn carriage in Washington, DC, and ended up paying a $20 fine.

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Bill Clinton

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The '90s may feel like just yesterday, but believe it or not, more than 30 years have passed since that decade began! However, we're sure you remember this event well: On January 20, 1993, Bill Clinton was inaugurated as the US President at just 46 years old. Like Grant, he served two terms and left office at 54.

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John F. Kennedy

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John F. Kennedy took office as the 35th US President on January 20, 1961, at just 43 years old, making him the youngest elected president in US history!

Although his presidency was tragically short, it was marked by major milestones. Kennedy set a goal for America: to be the first nation to land a man on the moon before the end of the 1960s. Although he sadly didn't live to see it, his words became a reality when Apollo 11 landed on the moon in 1969!

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Theodore Roosevelt

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We've reached the youngest president, not just on this list but in all of US history! That title goes to Theodore Roosevelt, who became the 26th president in 1901 at just 42 years old.

While he first took office in 1901 following the death of President William McKinley, Teddy Roosevelt was officially elected in 1904 and began his second term in 1905.

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The Last Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon

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The last Blockbuster video-rental store in the world stands in Bend, Oregon—did you know? And for a limited time, at the end of 2020, it allowed guests to spend the night there, explore their vast collection, and host a movie marathon.

Sadly, the venue doesn’t operate as a bed-and-breakfast currently. But it gladly welcomes guests, and who knows? The family-owned store might be open to hosting more unforgettable stays in the future.

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Hobbit House in Orondo, Washington

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Whether you are a Tolkien fan or not, surely you’ve wondered what it would be like to curl up on a comfy couch inside a Hobbit House! These underground cottages with round doors and grass roofs feel straight out of Middle-earth.

One of the fans' favorites is The Hobbit House in Orondo, Washington. You might easily miss it, carved into a hill overlooking the Columbia River Gorge—a cozy, off-the-grid spot that transports guests to another world.

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Treehouse Point in Issaquah, Washington

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Childhood dreams come alive in these handcrafted treehouses nestled among Pacific Northwest evergreens. Some feature rope bridges between platforms, while others boast skylights for stargazing from bed.

The creator, inspired by childhood forts, designed these as peaceful escapes where you can sleep high up, surrounded by green canopies. Not far away are the thunderous Snoqualmie Falls and the endless Cascade Mountain trails.

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Fire lookout towers in National Forests

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In today’s world, you can’t blame solitude seekers. Some people crave a digital detox, so they head to lookout fire cabins like Oak Flat Lookout, over the Kern River in California.

Once vital for spotting wildfires, many of these cabins were nearly demolished before preservationists intervened. Sure, the lack of amenities is part of the charm, but epic sunrises are the reward.

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Newport's Jailhouse Inn

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Why not turn a historic jail into a hotel? Newport’s Jailhouse, built in 1772, is a beautiful federal-style building located near the city center of Newport, Rhode Island.

Now, it’s been reconditioned to become an inn: You can spend the night behind bars—with luxury linens—in its creatively converted cells, where original cell doors now frame plush beds.

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Covered Wagon Glamping in Westgate River Ranch, Florida

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Imagine spending a few nights inside an Oregon Trail wagon—except you’d be in Florida, armed with the comforts of a king bed and air conditioning. These tricked-out wagons are the main attraction at Florida's Westgate River Ranch, pioneers in blending Old West nostalgia with today’s glamping movement.

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Converted Grain Silos in Green Ridge, Missouri

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If you were to open a door to the inside of the silos at Prairie Vale in Green Ridge, Missouri, you would walk into perfectly functional (though unusually cylindrical) guest rooms.

These grain silos, situated on a former dairy farm, have been repurposed and transformed into comfortable living spaces. The property spans 14 acres and is home to various animals that guests can visit and feed.

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Michigan's Big Bay Point

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A lighthouse bed-and-breakfast near the cliffs of Lake Superior? You can sleep where keepers once stood watch in coastal lighthouses like Michigan's Big Bay Point, where spiral stairs lead to lantern rooms with sweeping views.

They want you to fully enjoy your stay surrounded by nature, so there are no phones or TVs inside the guest rooms.

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"Up" house in Abiquiu, New Mexico

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All those who watched Disney-Pixar's 2009 animated film Up will no doubt remember the image of the house being lifted into the air by hundreds of colorful balloons. That’s not exactly what’s happening at the Abiquiu house, but it’s similar.

This venue, which was available as a unique Airbnb experience temporarily, mirrored the film's architecture and interior decor in stunning detail, and yes, it was adorned with over 8,000 balloons. But it was a crane that lifted the house off the ground to create the effect.

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Retro-Americana: the sleep-in Red Caboose in Ronks

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Retro road trip vibes shine at spots like the Red Caboose Motel, located in the community of Ronks, Pennsylvania. It offers a line of colorful train cars as suites. Comfortable bedrooms, dining, and storage areas were built inside recycled train cars, becoming a main attraction in the area.

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Kathleen Kennedy

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Kathleen Kennedy has been a part of many of the greatest movies of the last 35 years. She’s been involved with almost every Steven Spielberg movie since Raiders of the Lost Ark, but also Back to the Future, The Goonies, The Sixth Sense, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button , to name a few. Also, she is the president of Lucasfilm following its sale to Disney.

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Reed Hastings

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Netflix’s co-founder Reed Hastings is a big name in the entertainment business, helping distribute some of the world’s most-viewed television shows over the last years.

With a background in technology and software, Hastings capitalized on the changing media consumption behaviors and created something that took the media business by storm.

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Bob Iger

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Quite probably the most influential person in Hollywood, Bob Iger presides over the industry’s largest and most influential entertainment business, the Disney brand. Add 21st Century Fox, Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar , and a few other things, and you have a modern-day media empire.

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Kevin Feige

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Arguably the most successful film producer of all time, Kevin Feige has championed the superhero cinematic universe that has swept over Hollywood in the last decades, whether you like it or not.

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Dana Walden

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Dana Walden was a key figure in Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox TV , which she built into a powerhouse over two decades. She is also in charge of ABC Studios, ABC Entertainment, Freeform, and Hulu .

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Oprah Winfrey

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A true household name, Oprah Winfrey is one of America’s most trusted stars . She also writes bestsellers, has her own cable network (OWN), and is involved in infinite ventures in the entertainment landscape.

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J.J. Abrams

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The name behind some of the biggest blockbusters of the last 30 years, J.J. Abrams, is one of the most sought-after directors and producers in all of Hollywood. He is responsible for movies like Armageddon, several Mission: Impossible installments, and a couple of Star Wars films , to name a few.

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Shonda Rhimes

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As the creator and showrunner of Grey’s Anatomy, Bridgerton, Scandal, Private Practice, How to Get Away with Murder , and many other series, Shonda Rhimes has been a strong presence in Hollywood since the early 2000s and has been featured multiple times in the Times 100 Most Influential People on the World list.

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Steven Spielberg

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Probably the person most of us would expect to be on this list, Steven Spielberg has shaped America and the world’s pop culture with some of the most successful and influential films ever made . His presence has been a force to be reckoned with and a strong influence in Hollywood since the mid-1970s.

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James Cameron

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The man behind blockbusters like Titanic, Terminator, and Avatar , among many others, has kept himself busy diving to the deepest point in the ocean, creating documentaries, series, producing, directing, writing, and more for a few decades now and his work is embedded in pop culture, in a similar way to Spielberg and our next entry.

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Stephen King

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The man responsible for some of the biggest film classics, not just in the horror genre but in many others as well, didn’t even intend to go into the movie business in the first place.

As one of America’s more successful contemporary writers, Stephen King has created stories that started as bestsellers and eventually found their way into Hollywood. From Carrie, Cujo, Pet Sematary, The Shining, to Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Stand By Me , and countless others, his stories are the basis for some of the biggest blockbusters that Hollywood has ever seen.