Video - 5 Quirky Facts From India's Colorful Past β You Won't Believe #3!
Did you know that in ancient India, scholars used to believe that diamonds could be dissolved in goat urine? Talk about a sparkling solution! In the 16th century, Mughal emperor Akbar had an elite team of court jesters whose job was to keep him laughing all day. Imagine having a full-time job just to crack jokes! During the British Raj, the nanny of a young prince once used mangoes to get him to behave. If he was naughty, no mangoes for him! In the 1960s, India was so obsessed with gold that people would smuggle it into the country by hiding it in the hollowed-out heels of their shoes. Talk about putting your best foot forward! And here's a kicker: In the medieval period, some Indian warriors were known for their skill in wielding the urumi, a flexible sword that could be coiled like a whip. It was like having a weapon and a belt all in one! Which of these quirky facts surprised you the most? Let me know in the comments below!