Imagine paying someone to annoy you every morning ⏰ Welcome to the new series ‘Weird & Wonderful History’—where we explore the strangest events, forgotten jobs, and bizarre moments from the past. Before alarm clocks were affordable, the ‘Knocker Upper’ was essential in Victorian England. For a few pennies a week, they would patrol the streets and tap your window until you proved you were awake. Some used long bamboo poles, while others used pea shooters to hit the upper floor windows! It was a s