Video - Colorful Cloaks to Fiery Pirates: Jaw-Dropping Historical Facts!

Did you know that in ancient Rome, purple dye was so expensive that only the wealthiest could afford clothes of that color, making purple synonymous with power? Speaking of colors, during the 18th century, you could spot a tax collector in England because they wore bright blue coats. How about a spicy fact? In medieval Europe, eating too many spicy foods was sometimes considered a pathway to sin because it could increase libido. Jumping ahead, did you know that the infamous pirate Blackbeard used to light fuses under his hat to scare his enemies? That's literally fiery fashion! In the 1600s, the value of tulips in Holland was so high that a single bulb could be traded for an entire estate. Fast forward to the 1900s, did you hear about the Great Emu War in Australia, where the military literally fought against birds with machine guns and lost? On a royal note, King Charles VI of France believed he was made of glass and was terrified of shattering! And for a twist, the shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar in 1896, lasting a whopping 38 minutes. Lastly, did you know that in Victorian England, people sent so-called "Vinegar Valentines," cards that rejected Valentine's Day suitors in not-so-sweet rhymes? Talk about a sour love story! So, which of these facts shocked you the most? Drop a comment below!