Video - Crazy Food Facts Through History

Did you know that in the 16th century, European chefs used to cook with a highly toxic ingredient known as “fly agaric” mushrooms? These mushrooms contain a substance that can cause hallucinations and delirium, but back then, they were thought to add a 'magical' touch to dishes. Speaking of bizarre foods, ancient Romans had a taste for dormice. Yes, you heard that right! They would fatten up these tiny rodents and stuff them with nuts and honey before roasting them. And if you think that's wild, medieval banquets sometimes featured 'cockentrice'—a dish made by sewing the front half of a pig to the back half of a chicken. Hungry for more crazy food facts? Drop a comment below!