QUIZ: Do You Know The Real Story Of The Vikings?

Lauren Kirkbride|History|26 Apr 2023

What did Vikings use to start fires?

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Vikings used fungus and urine to start fires.
Retry Correct Incorrect The Vikings gathered a fungus from tree bark called touchwood and boiled it in urine for several days. The sodium nitrate in urine would make the mixture smolder rather than burn, causing the fire to last a lot longer.
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What did Vikings use to start fires?

  • Tar
  • Hair
  • Logs
  • Urine
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