Video - Quirky Tales from Ancient India: Sneezes, Stars, and Spicy Secrets!

Did you know that in ancient India, people believed that sneezing was an omen of good luck? And speaking of luck, in the Mughal era, Emperor Akbar had a personal astrologer who would determine the best time for him to brush his teeth! Here's a spicy one: In the 16th century, Emperor Akbar's court had a "royal taster" whose job was to eat food before the emperor to ensure it wasn't poisoned. Akbar was pretty serious about his food! And did you know that during the British Raj, tea was advertised as a cure for hangovers and even used as a currency in some parts of India? So, next time you sip on your chai, remember it's got quite the rich history! What's the quirkiest historical fact you've heard? Drop it in the comments!