These Weird Historical Trends Probably Wouldn't Catch On Today

Dance Marathon

Colleges today use dance marathons to raise money for charity, but back in the day, they were way more common. During the '20s and '30s, teens and young adults would dance for days on end in an effort to win a prize. Unlike today's marathons, these ones had specific dances and moves built into the long event. 

Cemetary Parties

If you have lost a loved one, you probably miss being with them at events and gatherings. Well, in Victorian-era London, this problem was easily solvable. People would pack picnics and treats to eat beside the gravesite of the deceased. It was meant as a way to remember the dead, but it looks fairly creepy to modern standards. 

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The More You Know

  • In 2009, Burger King launched a campaign that if you unfriended 10 friends on Facebook, you were entitled to a free Whopper. The person you unfriended would get a message telling them that their friendship is worth less than a Whopper.
  • The speed of a computer mouse is measured in "Mickeys."
  • Nintendo was founded in 1889. Before it sold video games, the Japanese company specialized in playing cards.
  • All the Professors in Pokemon have been named after trees.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.