The past is never truly forgotten. Sure, we might not always have the most accurate records of history, but when something really wild happens, people won't let you forget, especially if it's something really bizarre. And just like the modern day, there were a lot of incredibly unusual and unpredictable things going on, perhaps even more so. The simpler times weren't so simple after all, and learning more about them may make you more thankful to have been born in this era instead.

With everything going on in everyone's lives nowadays, it's easy to forget about things from years past. Fortunately, we have history memes to remind us of all the weirdness of the past, from the dumbest causes of wars (occasionally against emus rather than humans) to the most unusual trivia facts about famous figures. In this collection, we've gathered a bunch of this week's top history memes from those who want to reflect on simpler times.