stackyFACTSKing Adolf Frederick of Sweden enjoyed a modest dinner of lobster, caviar, and champagne, followed by exactly fourteen massive servings of his favorite dessert: semla pastries soaked in hot milk. His digestive system gracefully surrendered, making him the only monarch effectively assassinated by baked goods.
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