George Washington’s Teeth

George Washington did not have his own teeth.  He probably lost them when he got smallpox when he was 19.  There has been a very persistent rumor that the former president had wooden teeth.  Watch this video showing Snopes debunking that myth here!

Where did the wooden teeth story come from? 10 bonus points to the person who can find out. Send me an email or write it on a piece of paper and give it to me in class.