Video - Unthinkable History: Golden Remedy and Jousting Demise

Did you know that in 1567, a man named Henri II of France died in a jousting tournament when a shard of his opponent's shattered lance pierced his eye? This gruesome incident led to the decline of jousting as a popular sport. But wait, there's more! In the 18th century, European nobles believed that consuming small amounts of gold could cure ailments and prolong life. They even ingested gold leaf in hopes of achieving immortality! How's that for a golden remedy? Stay tuned for more bizarre historical facts that will make you say, "That's unthinkable!