Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Bottoms Up!

No one in the mansions was ever sober. Drinking was a way of life and liquor was always readily available. Water was often dangerous to consume since it was so often teeming with bacteria and harmful toxins. Drinking alcohol just seemed like a safer alternative. 

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