42 Photos That Capture Curious Moments Throughout History

Political disagreements can range from the playful to the downright violent. Often the kinds of silly and downright juvenile exchanges that take place in the Capitol are enough to make us ordinary citizens feel ashamed that those people in suits are our democratically elected leadership, and wonder if there isn’t some alternative.

Yet I can’t recall ever seeing any sort of argument devolve into a snowball fight. These Democrats and Republicans in 1921 may have found the perfect way to resolve the longstanding conflicts between them. They may have sustained a few minor injuries but I’m sure they emerged with smiles on their faces.