Unveiling the Terrifying Reality of the Rat King Legend.

The legend of the rat king, a group of rats whose tails have become so entangled that they've formed a grotesque, single entity, has been talked about for centuries. While some doubt the possibility of rats becoming entangled in such a way, preserved specimens in natural history museums around the world prove that it does occur. The association with disease and bad omens adds to the fear and superstition surrounding these creatures, leading to their immediate killing in the past.