30 Times Historical Figures Left Us Stunned

Many (in)famous figures in history have had twists and turns in their life that go criminally unnoticed by the general public. Some of the most iconic personalities unsuccessfully attempted suicide as youths, which makes them relatable to many and would have altered our timeline if they had succeeded. Other notable icons had unconventional family dynamics. And one American president could have had the United States loaded with elephants.

Let’s take a look at some interesting factoids about notable historical characters of our past that your history teacher neglected to tell you about…