A pretty, vintage nightgown and a fun history lesson.

Today in history (May 24th) happened to be the day when John Hancock was elected as the President of the Continental Congress way back in 1775.

Hancock, one of the "Founding Fathers" of the American colonies, is notably recognized by his huge signature on the Declaration of Independence. What's interesting is that while history has mythologized July 4th as a day when all Founding Fathers came together to sign the document - that didn't actually happen quite that way.

Once the Continental Congress approved the actual wording of the Declaration, Hancock was the only one to sign it before it was sent off to the printer. In fact, his name was the only name attached to what was considered a treasonous document of the time, verifying that the Continental Congress approved it for printing.

The document was brought to the printer, and through the printing process, the original document he signed didn't survive. Thomas Jefferson recounted that night's events in the rush to publish and distribute the document. Hancock's signature was printed on the document using a printing press - not signed.

Later in July, a formal, handwritten document was completed where delegates from the Continental Congress were present, and did sign a "formal" copy. Hancock's famous signature is here. The mythology would have you believe it was as a middle-finger to the King of England but in fact historians confirmed it was really just because of his role as President of the Continental Congress.

You'll be great at parties!