Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Hit in the Head

Public urination and relief were so commonplace that there is one truly grotesque story about Marie Antoinette. Apparently, once while taking a nice stroll outside, Marie was hit with a flying piece of fecal matter. Needless to say, that was not the finest hour for Marie...

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The More You Know

  • Pizza only became popular in the United States after American troops occupying Italy during World War 2 became hooked on it and then popularized it back home.
  • Water makes different pouring sounds depending on its temperature.
  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland.
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