Even More Ridiculous Royal Deaths

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Even More Ridiculous Royal Deaths

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May 4, 2023

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As the old saying goes, it's good to be king -- unfortunately, it can also be pretty dangerous. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore strange royal deaths, from a mysterious accident/assassination to a fatal chair, a drunken boat ride and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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May 4, 2023

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Even More Ridiculous Royal Deaths

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