“Behind the Oval Office Doors: Surprising Health Rituals and Hygiene Secrets of America’s Presidents Revealed!”

During his presidency in the 1920s, Calvin Coolidge developed some odd health habits. He was picky about food, mostly eating roast beef, corn muffins, and pickles. Although he was allergic to horses, he wanted to exercise by riding them. He bought an electric mount in 1925 that mimicked horse riding.

Some suspect that these habits spawned from depression. In 1924, Coolidge’s 16-year-old son passed away from a bacterial infection. Coworkers claimed that Coolidge’s presidency changed after that. He would often sleep for 11 hours a day, which can be a symptom of depression.