Fun Facts 4

1. The shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar on January 9, 1896, and lasted only 45 minutes!

It was fought over a dispute about a goat.

Learn more about the Goat War.

2. The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds!

A Mr. Lawson of Reunion Island achieved this impressive feat in 1873. He was a brave chicken.

More about Mr. Lawson's remarkable flying abilities.