Video - Fascinating Historical Oddities

Did you know that in ancient Egypt, people believed that cats were sacred animals and would shave off their eyebrows when their beloved feline passed away as a sign of mourning? Additionally, early colonizers of the United States used corn cobs as toilet paper. Talk about a corny solution for wiping! The word "avocado" actually comes from the Aztec word "ahuakatl," which also means testicle. And finally, in the 1904 Olympic Marathon in St. Louis, the winner hitched a ride in a car for 11 miles of the race. Talk about a driven victory! What other bizarre historical facts can you uncover?