Unlock History’s Strangest Secrets ANCIENT BREWS TO GHOSTLY WINNERS! History is more than just a chronicle of battles and treaties; it’s a rich tapestry woven with odd and almost unbelievable events that can mystify us now. A dive into the quirky corners of the past can reveal historical anomalies, including ancient beverages and victories from beyond the grave. Besides entertaining us, our history shows our ancestors as multifaceted, creative, and peculiar as we are today.
The First Beer In ancient Sumeria, people were not just trailblazers in writing and architecture but also avid brewers. Archaeologists unearthed a 5,000-year-old Sumerian tablet depicting
small amounts are not necessarily toxic to dogs, there are multiple foods that are toxic, and pets should be seen by a veterinarian immediately if ingested: chocolate, grapes/raisins, artificial sweeteners, onions, and garlic, to name a few. LaLo’s experience is a good reminder to all pet parents to keep potentially harmful foods and other items away from pets, and if pet parents even suspect their pet has eaten something they’re not supposed to, it’s always best to get them to the veterinarian as soon as they’re able to.
individuals consuming a beer-like substance
through reed straws from a shared bowl. This ancient concoction, possibly the earliest known beer recipe, underscores the longstanding human passion for alcohol and communal gatherings.
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3/4 cup finely shredded carrot 1 large egg, lightly beaten Cold water as needed
Racing to the Grave One of the most astonishing stories in sports history involves jockey Frank Hayes. In a 1923 horse race at Belmont Park, New York, Hayes achieved victory from beyond the grave. Suffering a fatal heart attack mid-race, he miraculously remained in the saddle, and his horse, Sweet Kiss, crossed the finish line in first place. This extraordinary event remains the sole known instance in sports where a participant posthumously claimed the gold medal. A Smoking Monkey Looking to the East, North Korea’s Pyongyang Zoo featured another oddity in 2016: Azalea, a smoking chimpanzee. Trained to ignite and puff on cigarettes, this chimpanzee was a peculiar draw for visitors. In sparking controversy over animal rights, Azalea illustrates the bizarre and often questionable ways humans have historically interacted with animals. These stories demonstrate that the annals of history are not just repositories of conventional wisdom and significant events but also a collection of the bizarre, the unusual, and the extraordinary. These peculiar tales help us gain a more nuanced and colorful understanding of our collective past, shedding light on the complexity and eccentricity of our history.
1 cup oat flour, plus more as needed
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1 tbsp dried catnip
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DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a bowl, mix coconut oil and flour until the mixture looks sandy, then stir in catnip and carrots and mix in egg. Add water if the mixture isn’t holding together or add extra flour if the mixture looks too sticky. 3. Sprinkle a flat surface with additional flour and roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. 4. Using a fork, prick the dough all over. Then cut into 1/2‑inch squares. 5. Arrange squares on the prepared baking sheet and bake for around 12 minutes or until they begin to brown. Cool completely before serving!
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