The bonnacon, first described by Pliny the Elder in the 1st century and often depicted in medieval art, is definitely one of the weirder mythological beasts. It looked ordinary enough — like a bull with a shaggy mane and horns that curved inward — but the way it defended itself from attack was most unusual. If it was being pursued, the bonnacon could shoot a stream of fiery poop from its behind and burn its would-be attackers.
Which of these distances is the longest?
A) Fathom
B) Kilometer
C) Nautical mile
D) Statute mile
Previous answer: In the Harry Potter books, a phoenix named Fawkes is the companion of Albus Dumbledore.
TRIVIA FANS: Leslie Elman is the author of “Weird But True: 200 Astounding, Outrageous and Totally Off the Wall Facts.” Contact her at [email protected]
