6 Things Once Banned From the White House

(via Mental Floss)  Although it’s endured a fire, structural damage, and major renovations, the White House has—more or less—stood in the same spot at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue since John Adams became the first occupant in 1800. That’s over two centuries’ worth of traditions, restrictions, and presidential preferences that have dictated what’s allowed to transpire inside the property’s 132 rooms. Take a look at six things that were once prohibited from entering.