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Did you know that in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, human zoos were a popular attraction across the West? And did you also know that the cold Greenland was named by Norse explorer Erik the Red in an effort to entice settlers, while the greener Iceland was named by another explorer? Did you know that King Henry III of England kept a polar bear in the Tower of London? King Louis XIV of France also contributed to a fashion trend during his reign, as he employed over 40 wig makers. Who knew world leaders could be so interesting! #shorts #history #kinghenryiii #polarbear #toweroflondon #kinglouisxiv #europe #facts #crazyfacts #historyfacts #story #worldleaders #royalty #historybypass #alexanderthegreat #shorts #humanzoos #erikthered #greenland #iceland #crazyhistoryfacts #historybypass #history #facts #witch #historyfacts #story

In the late 18th century, hair was so valuable thieves even stole women's long hair in the streets. What crazy historical facts are you learning about today? We've all heard of brushing and flossing our teeth, but did you know that in the past, the Vikings used squirrel fur to give their pearly whites a sparkling finish? And during the Middle Ages, some towns even used to catapult live cats as part of their festivities! #shorts #history #vikings #middleages #cats #catapult #festival #facts #historyfacts #crazyfacts #historybypass #crazyhistoryfacts #crazyhistory #ancientgreeks #warelephants #wigs #thieves #romansoldier #jewishpilgrims #shorts#history #facts #historybypass #historyfacts