For King Henry II of England, it was always good to be on your toes. Maybe that's why he always ate his meals standing up. The ways of emperors in choosing their wives have intrigued historians for centuries. Leo VI of the East made his choice a genuine competition among the ladies. Each candidate was obliged to sit barefooted on the floor, and at a signal, each arose, donned her slippers, and executed a curtsy. The winner of this curious contest, Theophano, became empress for 25 years, all because she could curtsy better than anyone else. Believe It or Not!
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