During the 18th century, a series of treaties were made where seafaring European states exchanged goods to secure free passage of their ships through foreign waters. How did one of these treaties result in what is arguably the most infamously memed (and misunderstood) piece of taxidermy?

Divya Anantharaman ~ Crooked Smile: The Bizarre History of the Lion of Gripsholm Castle

Odd Salon SHORTS "Mistakes Were Made"
Tales of accident and error, serious slip-ups, major misunderstandings, and brilliant blunders.

Curated by Amy Widdowson

Odd Salon: SHORTS! Five, five-minute stories from the odd corners of history, science, art, and adventure. www.oddsalon.com