Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Feeling Freezing

Castles were beautiful to look at, but those big lofty rooms left a lot of cold air to hang around. The mansions were often freezing cold, making fireplaces a necessity in nearly every room. The stone walls didn't hold heat, so make sure you get under a blanket before sleeping over!

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The More You Know

  • St. Lucia is the only country that is named after a woman.
  • Grasshopper Mice have evolved to turn scorpion venom into a pain-killer. They now prey on scorpions.
  • The odds of getting a royal flush are exactly 1 in 649,740.
  • A baby can cost new parents 750 hours of sleep.
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