Abraham Lincoln is one of the most well-known politicians in history, and arguably the most popular President in the history of the United States. However, his history has been incredibly distorted by many with an agenda, some positive and some negative. Below are ten interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln; some clear up common misunderstandings, others are just outright fascinating, and some may cause you to view him in an entirely new light. 10. His Law Career Everyone's heard of ol' Abe. But many don’t realize that, before he was President, he was the most well-known lawyer in the state of