Video - From Emperors to Occult Forces: Zany Tales from Brazilian History!

Did you know that Brazil's Emperor Pedro II was once offered the throne of the United States? Okay, not really, but he was that popular! In 1822, Pedro I declared Brazil's independence by shouting "Independência ou Morte" while riding a horse. Speaking of wild rides, in 1961, Janio Quadros resigned as president after just seven months, citing "occult forces" as the reason. And here's a spicy one: in the 1800s, Brazilian women used to chew coca leaves, not just to curb appetite but to look fashionably thin. Want more zany Brazilian history? Drop a comment below!