Video - Wacky Historical Facts: Witchy Dogs & Flamingo Feasts!
Did you know that during the Salem Witch Trials, not all accused witches were human? One of the more bizarre accusations was against a dog who was believed to be a witch's familiar. Talk about a ruff day in court! In ancient Rome, it was considered a sign of extreme luxury to eat flamingo tongues, and they believed it would cure hangovers or bring good fortune. I guess you could say it was the original bird-brained idea! Fast forward to the medieval times, where kings had a peculiar way of checking if their food was poisoned. They had a court position called the "King's Taster," whose job was to eat the king's food before him. Talk about a job with no future growth! And did you ever wonder where the phrase "saved by the bell" came from? In the 18th century, people were so afraid of being buried alive they had coffins equipped with bells—just in case they needed to ring for a terrifying wake-up call! So next time you hit that snooze button, be thankful it's not a lifesaver, literally! What do you think was the worst job in history? Drop your thoughts in the comments!