Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Going In Circles

Concentric circles of defense were first invented as a way to, surprise, protect the castle. Looking at this castle from above, it's obvious how the double walls would be a help to those protecting the ones inside. Two walls mean two chances to stop the impending forces of doom!

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The More You Know

  • A newborn baby is more than 3/4 water.
  • About 700 grapes go into one bottle of wine.
  • The longest wedding veil was longer than 63 football fields.
  • Mount Rushmore cost less than $1 million.
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