Video - Medieval Myth: Drinking Gold for Eternal Life?

Did you know that during the medieval period, people believed that drinking gold could grant them immortality? Alchemists of the time were obsessed with the idea of the "Elixir of Life," which they thought could be made by ingesting gold. Needless to say, many folks ended up with some serious health issues instead of eternal youth. Imagine going to the doctor and finding out your diagnosis: you've got a serious case of gold poisoning! But hey, at least your insides are shiny. What's the wildest thing you've heard people do in the name of immortality? Let us know in the comments!