Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Into the Streets

Once the chamber pot was filled, there was no flushing mechanism to wash it all away. Instead, people would just kind of leave it anywhere. Not only that, but they wouldn't confine themselves purely to the toilet either. People relieved themselves in hallways, staircases, even on the street. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.