7 Weird History Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% TRUE

The Time King Henry VIII Got His Royal Butt Handed to Him

Picture this: the famously formidable King Henry VIII, in all his egotistical glory, challenged the King of France to a friendly wrestling match. He probably expected an easy win. He was wrong. In front of a massive crowd, Francis I promptly used a slick hip-throw to put the English king flat on his back. It was a stunning and deeply embarrassing moment for Henry, who was famously obsessed with his own image of masculine strength. Ouch!