These Weird Historical Trends Probably Wouldn't Catch On Today

Goldfish Swallowing

Some people's taste for seafood is more intense than others. Beginning in the 1930s, swallowing a goldfish became a common occurrence at college parties and truth-or-dare games. No hazing was complete without it! It got so bad that the practice was banned, which only made it more popular with young people. 

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