Strange Photos From History That You've Never Seen

Beautiful Birdie

What a beautiful birdie! This bird is actually the national bird of Kenya and Botswana. Its official name is the Lilac Breasted Roller.

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The More You Know

  • Henry VIII knighted all four of his “Grooms of Stool” — the people in charge of wiping his butt for him.
  • Between 1900 and 1920, tug of war was an Olympic event.
  • Ferrets were one of the most popular pets in Rome.
  • The Sixteenth President of the USA, Abraham Lincoln was declared as a wrestling champ. He had concurred one loss among 300 matches.
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