The Facts (Polished):
1. Julius Caesar Was Once Kidnapped by Pirates
Before becoming Rome’s most famous ruler, young Caesar was captured by pirates. Legend says he demanded they double his ransom because he thought he was worth more — and when freed, he hunted them down!
2. Samurais Tested New Swords on Criminals
In feudal Japan, samurais had the legal right to test freshly forged blades on condemned criminals — ensuring the katana was sharp enough for battle.
3. Animals Could Be Put on Trial in the Middle Ages
In medieval Europe, animals accused of crimes — from pigs to insects — were actually put on trial. Some were even executed if found guilty!
4. Ancient Persians Invented a Form of Ice Cream
Way before freezers existed, Persians mixed snow with grape syrup and fruit juices to make a refreshing summer treat — an early ancestor of modern ice cream.
5. The Longest Hiccup Spree Lasted 68 Years
An American named Charles Osborne started hiccupping in 1922 and didn’t stop until 1990 — hiccuping up to 40 times a minute for 68 years straight!
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