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We’ve probably all heard or faced some strange things—maybe something weird happened to you or someone you know. Well, history is no different. It is full of mysteries and even strange, bizarre & oddly weird truths. If we were to look more closely, at all times and for all kinds of people (yes, even famous figures like Cleopatra or Julius Caesar), odd things happened. But let’s be real—we don’t actually learn these things in school.
Since you enjoyed the first weird history quiz, we’re back with more bizarre truths. This time, you’ll be treated to 18 such historical facts that might sound fake but actually occurred.
So, it’s time to dust off your history books—let’s start this oddly weird quiz! 📜
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Trivia • Discover These 18 Weird History Truths
1. In 1518, a mysterious "dancing plague" struck the city of Strasbourg. What happened?
People uncontrollably danced for days and weeks until they collapsed
The government banned music, fearing it was caused by demons
A single woman danced in public for a full year
The event never happened
2. Which animal did the CIA try to turn into a spy during the Cold War?
Rat
Cat
Dolphin
Penguin
3. Is it true or false that Cleopatra lived closer in time to the invention of the iPhone than to the building of the Great Pyramid?
True
False
4. What was the original purpose of bubble wrap when it was invented in 1957?
A way to package fragile goods
An alternative to glass windows
A child’s play mat
A new type of wallpaper
5. What did Julius Caesar do after being captured by pirates in 75 BCE?
Hired them into his army
Raised his ransom
Challenged their leader
Claimed to be a god
6. What did the builders of the Great Wall of China use to bind the bricks?
Egg whites
Tree sap
Sticky rice
Camel milk
7. What rare event happened in the Sahara Desert in 1979?
Snowfall
A river formed
Monthlong sandstorm
An earthquake
8. How long did the shortest war in history last?
Less than an hour
2 hours
One day
One week
9. Is it true or false that Vikings wore horned helmets into battle?
True
False
10. What strange rule did the first modern Olympic Games have?
No athletes could be over 5'8" tall
Only amateurs could compete
Winners were crowned with real gold crowns
Every competitor had to grow a mustache
11. What odd method did ancient Persians use to make decisions?
Rolling a dice
Consulting a dog’s reaction
Asking their oldest citizen
Debating sober and drunk
12. What did King Louis XIV of France reportedly do only three times in his life?
Wear the same outfit
Laugh out loud
Take a bath
Write his own name
13. What was unusual about the first vending machine in ancient Greece?
It could only be used once a day
It dispensed red wine
It dispensed holy water
It dispensed scrolls with philosophical quotes
14. Is it true or false that the Mongol Empire once used catapulted plague-infected bodies as an early form of biological warfare?
True
False
15. What did Teddy Roosevelt do after being shot during a speech?
Chased the gunman himself
Kept giving the speech
Didn't realize he had been shot
Wrapped his wound and went home
16. What was the reason behind creating the Guinness World Records?
To track bizarre human feats
A pub argument about a bird
To settle sports debates
A marketing idea for Guinness
17. What odd superstition did medieval people believe about sneezing?
Only happened under a full moon
It meant a longer life
Your soul could escape
A sign of good luck
18. Is it true or false that there were female gladiators?
True
False
What do you think ?
UKGrandad 22 hours ago
BP trying to get me to subscribe to Premium so I can compare my stats with others? BP is vastly overestimating my competitiveness.
Kiki Likes Sweets 1 day ago
18/18. Meh, not that hard, every one has been a " fun fact" on BP about a hundred times!!!
UKGrandad 22 hours ago
BP trying to get me to subscribe to Premium so I can compare my stats with others? BP is vastly overestimating my competitiveness.
Kiki Likes Sweets 1 day ago
18/18. Meh, not that hard, every one has been a " fun fact" on BP about a hundred times!!!
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