Video - Blazing London: The Great Fire and its surprising aftermath

Did you know that the Great Fire of London in 1666 was so intense that it melted the tar on the streets and even the stones of St. Paul's Cathedral? As the fire raged on, people tried to save their belongings by throwing them into the river Thames. Incredibly, the fire burned for four days, destroying over 13,000 houses and leaving 100,000 people homeless. But here's the kicker - the fire actually helped to eradicate the Great Plague that had been ravaging London, as it killed off the disease-carrying rats. Crazy, right? Stay tuned for more jaw-dropping historical events!