Video - Strange Facts from History

Did you know that in ancient Rome, people used urine as a teeth whitener? The ammonia in urine was believed to have whitening properties. In medieval Europe, people believed that bathing could make you sick, so they rarely bathed. This led to widespread illness. During the Middle Ages, it was common for people to believe that they could be possessed by demons if they fell asleep in church. The word "avocado" comes from the Aztec word "ahuakatl," which also means testicle. The Silk Road was so safe during the Mongol Empire reign that a maiden laden with gold could travel it unharmed.