Video - From Cotton Candy to Coca-Cola: 4 Wacky Historical Facts You Won't Believe!

Did you know that in the early 20th century, a dentist named William Morrison invented cotton candy? Yes, the sugary treat we all love was originally called "Fairy Floss" and debuted at the 1904 World's Fair. Speaking of sweet inventions, did you know that Coca-Cola was originally marketed as a medicinal tonic? It was invented by a pharmacist named John Pemberton in 1886 and contained coca leaf extract, hence the "Coca" in Coca-Cola. Here's a funny one: During Prohibition in the 1920s, the U.S. government poisoned industrial alcohol to deter people from drinking it. The result? Over 10,000 people died. Now that’s a buzzkill! And did you know that in 1859, the U.S. almost went to war with Britain over a pig? The so-called "Pig War" started when an American farmer shot a British-owned pig that was rooting around in his garden. Talk about a ham-fisted conflict! If you found these facts intriguing, drop a comment below and let us know which one surprised you the most!