Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Into the Streets

Once the chamber pot was filled, there was no flushing mechanism to wash it all away. Instead, people would just kind of leave it anywhere. Not only that, but they wouldn't confine themselves purely to the toilet either. People relieved themselves in hallways, staircases, even on the street. 

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The More You Know

  • The word "muscle" comes from a Latin term meaning "little mouse."
  • People don’t sneeze in their sleep due to their brain shutting down the reflex.
  • The longest tennis rally lasted over 12 hours.
  • During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.
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