Bizarre Historical Facts That Are Totally True

🏺 Part 7: Historical Facts That Sound Made-Up – But Aren’t!

History isn’t always dry dates and dusty scrolls. Sometimes, it’s so bizarre, hilarious, or downright unbelievable that it sounds completely made up. From rulers declaring war on animals to world-changing accidents, get ready to be amazed by 20+ historical facts that sound like fiction—but are 100% real. 🕰️📜

1. Napoleon Was Once Attacked by a Horde of Bunnies :historical

During a hunting event, Napoleon’s men released hundreds of rabbits—but instead of fleeing, the bunnies charged and overwhelmed him.

2. Cleopatra Lived Closer to the Moon Landing Than to the Pyramids

Cleopatra died in 30 BC, while the Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC. That’s a 2,500-year gap—the moon landing was only 2,000 years later!

3. A War Lasted 335 Years Without a Single Casualty

The Dutch-Scilly War lasted from 1651 to 1986—but nobody fired a shot. It ended with a formal peace treaty over three centuries later.

4. The Eiffel Tower ‘Grows’ Every Summer

Due to thermal expansion, the iron in the tower can cause it to grow over 6 inches taller in the summer.

5. Pope Gregory IX Declared War on Cats : historical

He believed cats were associated with devil worship. This led to a mass killing of felines—and possibly worsened the spread of the Black Plague.

6. A U.S. Town Elected a Dog as Mayor—for Over 20 Years

Mayor Duke the dog governed Cormorant, Minnesota, after winning a write-in campaign. He served until he passed away in 2019.

7. There Was a Great Emu War in Australia: historical

In 1932, Australian soldiers used machine guns to combat emus that were damaging crops. The emus won—and the war is now a national joke.

8. Hitler’s Nephew Fought for the U.S. in WWII

William Hitler, Adolf’s nephew, immigrated to America and joined the U.S. Navy—fighting against his infamous uncle.

9. Walt Disney Was Afraid of Mice

Ironically, the man who created Mickey Mouse was terrified of real mice.

10. Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztec Empire

Oxford was founded in 1096, while the Aztec Empire began in 1428. That’s over 300 years apart.

11. Roman Concrete Still Outlasts Modern Concrete

Many ancient Roman structures still stand today because their concrete recipe was surprisingly more durable than modern formulas.

12. People Used to Eat Mummies :historical

In the 16th–18th centuries, ground-up mummies were sold in Europe as medicine, believed to cure everything from headaches to stomach issues.

13. Tsutomu Yamaguchi Survived Both Atomic Bombs

He was in Hiroshima during the first bombing, then traveled home to Nagasaki—and survived the second just days later.

14. The Olympics Used to Award Medals for Art

Between 1912 and 1948, the Olympic Games included competitions for sculpture, music, painting, and literature.

15. A Chicken Lived for 18 Months Without a Head

Mike the Headless Chicken survived after a farmer accidentally beheaded him and missed the brain stem. He became a sideshow star.

16. King Charles II Drank Gold Mixed with Alcohol

It was called aurum potabile, or “drinkable gold,” and was believed to promote long life. Spoiler: it didn’t.

17. Vikings Used Skulls as Drinking Vessels

While not every Viking did this, it’s true some Scandinavian warriors drank from the skulls of enemies. Hardcore or horrifying?

18. The CIA Once Tried to Spy on the Kremlin Using Cats: historical 

Operation Acoustic Kitty was a $20 million experiment where the CIA wired a cat with listening devices. It got hit by a car in its first test.

19. The Leaning Tower of Pisa Was Never Meant to Lean

Its tilt began during construction in the 12th century, due to unstable soil. Engineers have spent centuries trying to stabilize it.

20. Ancient Romans Used Urine to Whiten Teeth: historical

Yes, pee was believed to have cleansing properties, and Romans even imported Portuguese urine for oral hygiene.

21. Albert Einstein Was Offered the Presidency of Israel : historical

He declined the role, stating he lacked the experience and skills for such a political job.

🔍 History’s Weird Side Is the Most Fun

These real-life historical facts prove that truth is often stranger than fiction. The past is full of surprises—and each bizarre event only makes it more fascinating.

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