In 1522, the residents of Autun, France, took rats to court for ruining their barley harvest. A legal representative, Barthélemy de Chasseneuz, was assigned to defend the rats. He employed legal arguments, such as the vast geographical area the rats inhabited and the presence of their predators, namely cats, to argue the rats' case. The court adjourned the trial, and the rats were never formally sentenced, allowing them to continue their destructive behavior. Even stranger, putting animals on trial was not that unusual, as animal trials were held in various parts of Europe during the 13th to 20th centuries. Have you ever heard of courts actually putting animals on trial?

In the 2005 Nicolas Cage film, Lord Of War, the filmmakers worked with actual gunrunners in the making of this movie. The tanks used in the film were real, and belonged to a Czech arms dealer, who had to have them back to sell to Libya after the filming. They used a real stockpile of over three thousand Kalashnikov automatic rifles from Czech production, which look very similar to the Russian AK-47, because it was cheaper than getting prop guns. Have you seen this movie, and did you know this bit of trivia?

In China, the term "white monkey" refers to white foreigners, particularly those from Western countries, who are hired for modeling, advertising, English teaching, or promotional jobs, primarily due to their race. This phenomenon reflects a perception that associating with white foreigners can elevate status and prestige, hiring them for superficial reasons related to their race, rather than their qualifications. Have you ever heard the term "white monkey" before?

The treadmill's origin was rooted in 19th-century England as a form of punishment for prisoners. It was designed by English engineer William Cubitt in 1817 to provide a means of hard labor for inmates, with prisoners walking on a large, rotating wheel for hours each day. The device was intended to punish both the body and the spirit. While initially used for punishment, the treadmill evolved particularly during the fitness boom of the late 20th century, becoming a popular way to focus on fitness and health. Although some may still feel they are a source of "punishment". Have you ever exercised on a treadmill?