Most Extreme Hobbies in History

The video explores bizarre historical hobbies, from mummy unwrapping parties in Victorian England to morgue tourism in 19th-century Paris. It covers Civil War picnics, mob football, and flaming tar barrels in England. The revival of shin kicking, atomic tourism in 1950s Las Vegas, and Victorian collectibles are discussed. The video also delves into headless photography, cheetahs as pets in ancient Egypt, gurning competitions, and water jousting.

What was the main attraction at mummy unwrapping parties in Victorian England?

• Hosting elaborate dinner parties

• Performing ancient Egyptian rituals

• Unwrapping and displaying mummies

• Viewing ancient artifacts

Why did people picnic during the Battle of Bull Run?

• To support the troops

• To enjoy the scenery

• To witness the battle firsthand

• To celebrate a holiday

What was the only rule in the game of mob football?

• No murdering

• No running

• No tackling

• No passing

What did the flaming barrels of tar symbolize in England's Ottery St. Mary?

• A tribute to the monarchy

• The start of a new year

• The barrels of gunpowder used in the Gunpowder Plot

• A celebration of harvest

Who is considered the father of Olympic shin kicking?

• Robert Dover

• James Bloomfield Rush

• Guy Fawkes

• Thomas Pettigrew

What was a popular activity in Las Vegas during the atomic tourism fad?

• Attending atomic-themed parties

• Collecting atomic-themed souvenirs

• Watching atomic bomb detonations

• Visiting atomic museums

What type of figurines were popular collectibles in Victorian England?

• Famous explorers

• Royal family members

• Infamous murderers

• Ancient gods

What was the headless photograph fad in Victorian England?

• A popular stage play

• A style of sculpture

• A form of photographic manipulation

• A type of portrait painting

Why were cheetahs popular pets in ancient Egypt?

• They were a symbol of wealth

• They were used for hunting

• They were considered sacred

• They were easy to train

What is the sport of gurning?

• A face-contorting competition

• A type of wrestling

• A water-based sport

• A form of dance