>>This reminds me of one of the things that talk show host Jay Leno does - goes out on the street and asks very simple questions on things like American History - Who's buried in Grant's Tomb, Which side won the Civil War, etc... I'm embarassed for my species sometimes.
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>Are you aware that Grant's Tomb is a cenotaph, and is therefore unoccupied?

Albert,

I found this in the Insider web site, which may have led you to the idea that his tomb is a cenotaph:

Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb?
This is an old joke to which the answer is no one. Our eighteenth president and his wife are, however, entombed here. Made of 8,000 tons of granite, with Massachusetts marble for the floors and fine Italian marble for the railings and trimmings, Grant's Tomb sits high above the Hudson River in the midst of a beautiful park. It was once one of the most popular attractions in New York City, although it rarely attracts much of a crowd today.