Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Sliver of Sight

Intruders were a common and annoying issue back in the day, so one way to handle them was entrapment within the courtyards. Once they realized their plan had no escape route, the invaders would be shot at with a bow and arrow through a thin sliver of the castle walls. Inhabitants would fire away!

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The More You Know

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  • Fear of the number 13 is called triskaidekaphobia.
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