Video - Historical Oddities and Curiosities

Did you know that in 17th-century Europe, people believed in the power of powdered wigs to cover up head sores caused by syphilis? And speaking of unusual origins, the word "avocado" comes from the Aztec word "ahuakatl," which also means testicle. But the strangeness doesn't stop there - in Pompeii, a mosaic doormat with the Latin phrase "Cave Canem" warned visitors to beware of the dog. And let's not forget the Mongol Empire, where the Silk Road was so safe that even a maiden laden with gold could travel it unharmed. Stay tuned for more crazy and bizarre historical facts!