Thomas Jefferson kept many interesting inventions and gadgets in his home Monticello. This video describes some of them.

As one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson’s words helped found a nation. But did you know that he also invented the modern day swivel chair?

One of Monticello's most memorable features is the Great Clock, designed by Jefferson, built by Peter Spruck in 1792, and fully functional today. The clock, with both an interior and exterior face, dictated the schedule of the entire plantation, inside the building and out.

Babe Ruth, one of the best players in baseball history, retired from the Major League on June 2, 1935, after 22 seasons, 10 World Series, and 714 home runs. Ruth was one of the first five players to be inducted into baseball's hall of fame the following year. Ruth was a larger-than-life character whose name came to be synonymous with the sport.

When talking about the #Yankees and legends of baseball Babe Ruth is at the top of the list. #TheBabe is known as one of the greatest of all time. That is where we are sharing interesting facts from his life as an MLB player. Looking at highlights from his biography with home runs and world series appearances makes it easy to understand why he was considered one of the best to ever pick up a bat. So join us with a mini bio on one of the sports biggest icons in the 1900s read aloud with us. We have highlights from his story and facts about who Babe Ruth truly was in this video giving you an idea of why he was called the "Big Bambino."