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- The lesser-known habits among past American presidents range from athletic to creative, and even to the delicious.
- These habits helped the leaders of the free world unwind.
Though presidential legacies are mostly comprised of the policies that shape society and government for years after they leave office, some who served in the White House had memorable ways of unwinding as well.
Many presidents continued to be avid athletes from their youth into office, but some other passions including painting, crosswords, and swimming were a part of their terms as well.
Here are some of the unexpected ways presidents have passed their time: