The best stories are often lost to history. 

While trying to simplify and consolidate all the facts of the past, historians often leave out some of the most fascinating and bizarre stories. 

Most people aren't aware that Michigan and Ohio once went to war, flaming monkeys have been used in battle, or that Benjamin Franklin loved to badmouth the other Founding Fathers.

Here are some niche history stories that probably would've had you paying more attention in class.