Weather Extremes: Severe storms hit many parts of the globe, but which nation experiences the highest total number of tornadoes annually? Severe storms hit many parts of the globe, but which nation experiences the highest total number of tornadoes annually? White House Menus: Macaroni and cheese became an American culinary staple after one Founding Father and President served it at an official dinner. Macaroni and cheese became an American culinary staple after one Founding Father and President served it at an official dinner. Native Languages: One American President grew up in a Dutch-speaking community in New York and spoke English as his second language.