Here are 10 weird history facts that will totally surprise you.

? 1. Napoleon Was Once Attacked by Bunnies

In an attempt to celebrate a successful military campaign, Napoleon ordered a rabbit hunt. But when the rabbits were released, they swarmed him instead of running away. Turns out they had been raised by humans and thought it was feeding time.

? 2. Cleopatra Lived Closer to the Moon Landing Than to the Pyramids

The Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC. Cleopatra ruled Egypt in 30 BC. That’s more than 2,000 years apart—while the moon landing happened just over 2,000 years after Cleopatra.

? 3. A Dog Was Once Elected Mayor

In Cormorant, Minnesota, a Great Pyrenees named Duke served as honorary mayor for four terms. Talk about paw-litics!

? 4. The Shortest War in History Lasted 38 Minutes

The Anglo-Zanzibar War in 1896 holds the record. The British bombarded the palace, and the Sultan surrendered in under an hour.

? 5. Ancient Romans Used Urine as Mouthwash

Yep, that’s real. The ammonia in urine was believed to whiten teeth and clean mouths. Ancient hygiene was... questionable at best.

? 6. A Man Survived Two Atomic Bombs

Tsutomu Yamaguchi was in Hiroshima during the bombing, survived, and then returned to his hometown of Nagasaki—where he survived the second bombing as well. Talk about unlucky and lucky.

?️ 7. Winston Churchill Had a Doctor’s Note to Drink

During Prohibition in the U.S., Churchill got a prescription for “therapeutic alcohol” to continue enjoying his favorite drinks while traveling.

? 8. Medieval People Thought Tomatoes Were Poisonous

Europeans believed tomatoes were toxic because they were often eaten on pewter plates, which caused lead poisoning. It wasn’t the tomato’s fault!

? 9. Genghis Khan’s Empire Was Bigger Than You Think

His empire covered 11 million square miles, spanning from Eastern Europe to the Sea of Japan. He ruled over more land than anyone in history.

? 10. Marie Antoinette Never Said “Let Them Eat Cake”

It’s one of the most famous quotes in history—but historians agree there’s no record of her ever saying it. Blame the gossip of the time.

?️ Conclusion: The Past Is Packed With Surprises

History is way more entertaining than most people realize. And if you're hooked on these odd and quirky stories, fun facts lovelolablog is full of gems that make the past feel fresh, fun, and absolutely bizarre.