Famous Fake Historical Events

The Great Cheese Roll of 1857 A plate of cheese

When a herd of 500 cows suddenly gained sentience and marched on the city of Paris, demanding more hay and better living conditions, the French people were shocked.

The Disco Era of Ancient Egypt A disco ball

In 2000 BCE, the Egyptians traded in their pyramids for platform shoes and polyester suits, starting a cultural phenomenon that would last for centuries.

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