Video - History's Oddest Tales

Did you know that in medieval Europe, people believed that bathing could lead to sickness? This led to widespread hygiene hysteria, with many going weeks or even months without bathing. Can you imagine the smell? And speaking of strange beliefs, in ancient Greece, if a man proposed to a woman and she rejected him, he could actually sue her for damages. Talk about a unique way to deal with rejection! And lastly, during the 1904 Olympic Marathon in St. Louis, the winner hitched a ride in a car for 11 miles of the race. Now that's taking the term "driven to win" to a whole new level! What other bizarre historical facts do you know? Let us know in the comments below!