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King Tut’s Parents Were Siblings

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King Tut’s parents were brother and sister. This was confirmed after DNA tests were performed on the mummified remains of Tut’s mother. The results showed that she was his mother, but also sister to Akhenaten, who was Tut’s father.

 

Romanian Ruler Drank His Enemy’s Blood

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Some historians believed that Romanian ruler Vlad the Impaler dipped pieces of bread in the blood of his enemies. It is said that he also washed his hands with their blood too. It’s why author Bram Stoker reportedly used Vlad as inspiration for the fictional character, Dracula.

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