Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Lice Puppies

Lice were a near-constant issue for the palaces, but not enough to stop King Charles II. The royal highness of England frequently permitted his lice-infested puppies to sleep with him in his bedroom, and typically also in his bed. In his mind, dogs weren't able to give him lice for some reason...

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The More You Know

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