Video - 18th Century Bird Battles: Aristocrats, Canaries, and High Notes!

Did you know that in the 18th century, competitive bird-keeping was all the rage? Wealthy aristocrats in England were obsessed with breeding and training canaries to sing specific songs. They even went to the extreme of hiring professional bird tutors to ensure their canaries hit the high notes! This bird-brained hobby turned into serious business, with some tutors earning more than respected musicians of the time. One dedicated enthusiast even tried teaching his canary to whistle "God Save the Queen" but the bird only managed "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." Imagine the look on his face! What's the weirdest hobby you've heard of? Let us know in the comments!