Video - Mummies for Medicine & More: Bizarre Historical Facts!
"Did you know that during the 1600s, European aristocrats ate parts of mummies believing they had medicinal properties? Talk about a grave diet! And speaking of diets, in ancient Rome, vomiting during meals was so common they had special rooms called vomitoriums just for that purpose. Moving on, did you know that in medieval times, knights used to fight snails in manuscripts? Historians think these illustrations symbolize human struggles. But wait, it gets weirder. In the 19th century, doctors recommended using leeches for almost everything, from headaches to obesity. Imagine going to the doctor and coming out a few pints lighter! And for our final bizarre fact: the shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896. It lasted a whopping 38 minutes. Now that’s what I call a quick victory! So, which of these facts surprised you the most? Drop a comment below!"