Summary. 1  Psittacosis is a type of lung infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci. 2  Chlamydia psittaci is commonly carried by birds of the parrot family including budgerigars, lovebirds and parakeets. 3  This disease can be readily treated with antibiotics.
Theodore Roosevelt (26th US President) and Franklin D. Roosevelt (32nd President) were fifth cousins through their common ancestor of Nicholas Roosevelt. In 1905, FDR marriedâ¦ Theodore's niece, Eleanor Roosevelt, also his cousin.
A case in point: Franklinâs choice for the national bird was the turkey. Closest Crony Among the Founding Fathers: Thomas Jefferson. When Franklin died, Jefferson implored President Washington to hold a day of mourning. Washington balked, not wishing to set a precedent.losest Crony Among the Founding Fathers: Although his closest friend among the founding fathers was James Madison, Jeffersonâs most memorable friendship was with John Adams.