Which of these historical punishments is fake?

Using dried fish as handcuffs in 16th-century Norway

“Weird, Right?”: 15 Odd Truths That Prove History Is Stranger Than Fiction

History isn’t just about dates and events—it’s filled with surprising, bizarre, and downright unbelievable moments that often go untold. From peculiar inventions to strange conflicts, astonishing survival stories, and quirky historical beliefs, this trivia will test your knowledge of the most unexpected aspects of the past.

Get ready to dive into 15 mind-boggling questions that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about history. Let’s go!

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Lost Panda 11 months ago

TIL that Charles Dickens was afraid of trains and a war started over a bucket. This was actually a good quiz for once.

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NetworkMan 11 months ago

Oversimplified on YouTube has a good video about the Bucket War, and another on the Pig War if you're looking for some bite-sized explanations of either.

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Jenka666 11 months ago

I actually learned some stuff. More please.

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Karl der Große 11 months ago

This quiz was actually pretty fun.

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YDNinja 11 months ago

Some were kind of obvious, since it wouldn't be asking whether MLK was older than Anne Frank if the answer was clear.

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Julie S Premium 11 months ago

12/15 I knew watching QI would pay off

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Adrian 11 months ago

#1 But who was born first?

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Lost Panda 11 months ago

Anne Frank: 12 June 1929 MLK Jr: January 15, 1929

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Charley Graybell 11 months ago

I don't want Yamaguchi coming to my town.

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LukewarmSoymilk 11 months ago

He has passed away in 2010 at age 93, which, quite frankly, is amazing considering the radiation he'd been exposed to.

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patricia patricia 11 months ago

That poor man who survived both atomic bombings!!! I don't know whether he was extremely lucky or extremely unlucky.

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Arlnee 11 months ago

some I knew but some were new, enjoyed it

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Forrest Hobbs 11 months ago

Thanks, BP - an interesting diversion.

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Lost Panda 11 months ago

TIL that Charles Dickens was afraid of trains and a war started over a bucket. This was actually a good quiz for once.

15points

NetworkMan 11 months ago

Oversimplified on YouTube has a good video about the Bucket War, and another on the Pig War if you're looking for some bite-sized explanations of either.

2points

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Jenka666 11 months ago

I actually learned some stuff. More please.

10points

Karl der Große 11 months ago

This quiz was actually pretty fun.

10points

YDNinja 11 months ago

Some were kind of obvious, since it wouldn't be asking whether MLK was older than Anne Frank if the answer was clear.

2points

Julie S Premium 11 months ago

12/15 I knew watching QI would pay off

2points

Adrian 11 months ago

#1 But who was born first?

1point

Lost Panda 11 months ago

Anne Frank: 12 June 1929 MLK Jr: January 15, 1929

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Charley Graybell 11 months ago

I don't want Yamaguchi coming to my town.

1point

LukewarmSoymilk 11 months ago

He has passed away in 2010 at age 93, which, quite frankly, is amazing considering the radiation he'd been exposed to.

5points

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patricia patricia 11 months ago

That poor man who survived both atomic bombings!!! I don't know whether he was extremely lucky or extremely unlucky.

0points

Arlnee 11 months ago

some I knew but some were new, enjoyed it

0points

Forrest Hobbs 11 months ago

Thanks, BP - an interesting diversion.

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“Weird, Right?”: 15 Odd Truths That Prove History Is Stranger Than Fiction

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