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Today, most know the Medici family for their notorious exploits in Renaissance Italy, yet few remember their infamous descendant Marie de' Medici, whose scandals were somehow even more shameful. After Marie became Queen of France in 1610, she began a ruthless reign of cruel betrayals, shocking violence, and overweening ambition. Buckle up: This is one Medici who made good on her villainous name.

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Riddle: The strangest creature you'll ever find: two eyes in front and many many more behind. What is it?Answer: A peacock. ...

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Riddle: What do you buy but you never keep?Answer: Food. ...

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Riddle: It’s valueless if bought, but sometimes traded. A poor man may give one as easily as a king. What is it?Answer: A promise. ...

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Riddle: What kills you inside the more you keep it and sets you free the moment you release it?Answer: Guilt. ...

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Riddle: What can fill a room and a bowl but not change shape?Answer: Air. ...

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Riddle: Used to threaten, used to defeat. Sometimes it grows, sometimes it shrinks. Used to conquer, used to protect. It marks your downfall, it marks your success. What is it?Answer: Power. ...

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Riddle: What's light during the day but heavy at night?Answer: Your eyelids. ...

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Riddle: If you chop off my first, you are left with a hair. If you chop off my last, only tea is left there. What am I? Answer: A chair. ...



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