12/12/2015

Crazy Things You Might Not Know About Riots

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In 532 AD a sport riot destroyed half of Constantinople and killed tens of thousands of people. It lasted several days and was called the Nika riot.

In 532 AD a sport riot destroyed half of Constantinople and killed tens of thousands of people. It lasted several days and was called the Nika riot

Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia

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Zoot Suit Riot wasn't just a metaphor for dancing. It was a real riot.

Zoot Suit Riot wasn't just a metaphor for dancing. It was a real riot

Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia

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In 1355 two students at Oxford University incited a riot because their beer tasted poorly. The matter was settled in favor of the students and for the next 470 years the town council had to march bareheaded through the streets every year (until one of the mayors finally refused in 1825).

In 1355 two students at Oxford University incited a riot because their beer tasted poorly. The matter was settled in favor of the students and for the next 470 years the town council had to march bareheaded through the streets every year (until one of the mayors finally refused in 1825

Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabay

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Fred Durst, the lead singer of Limp Bizkit, started a riot at Woodstock '99 with the song Break Stuff. Several fires were even started.

Fred Durst, the lead singer of Limp Bizkit, started a riot at Woodstock '99 with the song Break Stuff. Several fires were even started.

Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia

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In 2005, there was a large riot in North Korea when the North Korean football team lost to Iran.

In 2005, there was a large riot in North Korea when the North Korean football team lost to Iran

Source: chosun.com, Image: pixabay

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