Video - Quirky Homes Around the World

Did you know that in ancient Rome, people believed that having a crooked house was good luck because it would confuse evil spirits trying to enter? In medieval Europe, houses were built with thatched roofs that attracted rats, leading to the Black Plague. The phrase "keeping up with the Joneses" originated in the early 20th century when neighbors would try to outdo each other with extravagant home improvements. In Japan, it is common to have sliding doors in homes to save space. And in Norway, some houses have grass roofs to insulate against the cold. What a wild world of home quirks!