Video - How Pope Gregory IX's War on Cats Backfired and Fueled the Black Death!

Did you know that Pope Gregory IX declared war on cats in the 13th century? Yep, he believed that black cats were instruments of Satan and ordered them to be exterminated. This led to a massive decline in the cat population across Europe. But here's the twist: with fewer cats around to keep the rat population in check, the plague-carrying rodents thrived, contributing to the spread of the Black Death! Isn't it ironic that by trying to fight evil, they might have unwittingly invited one of history's deadliest pandemics? So, next time you see a black cat, think twice before crossing its path! What other historical ironies do you know? Drop them in the comments!