Video - 5 Bizarre Historical Facts You Won't Believe!
Did you know that in ancient Rome, wealthy citizens used to whiten their teeth with urine? It might sound gross, but the ammonia in urine was an effective cleaning agent! Speaking of strange hygiene, in the 16th century, people believed that rubbing a dead man's tooth on their gums could cure toothache. Imagine the breath mints you'd need after that! Here's a quirky one: Napoleon was once attacked by a horde of bunnies. During a rabbit hunt, the rabbits turned on him, causing him to flee! In medieval Europe, animals were put on trial for crimes. From pigs to insects, if they misbehaved, they'd face a judge. And get this, in 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a horse race in New York despite being dead. He suffered a heart attack mid-race but stayed in the saddle till the finish line! Have you heard any other bizarre historical facts? Drop them in the comments!