Uncovering the Hidden Truths of Infamous Leaders
Here are some intriguing facts about infamous historical leaders:
George IV of England requested a lock of hair from every woman he slept with, which he kept in individual envelopes labeled with their names.
Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of ancient Egypt, was rumored to bathe in donkey's milk to keep her skin soft and smooth.
King Henry VII of England had a chamber pot made of solid gold, used it once, then had it melted down to make coins.
President John F. Kennedy banned Cuban cigars in 1962 but secured 1,000 for himself first. Despite denying his love for cigars, he was later photographed enjoying one during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Empress Anna Ivanovna of Russia forced a prince she disliked to dress as a clown and marry one of her maids. She then had them spend their wedding night in an ice palace, claiming that only sex would keep them warm. They nearly froze but were saved by a guard who provided extra clothes.
