The coldest recorded day in the history of North America (outside of Greenland) according to the Farmer's Almanac's Farmer's Calendar, took place 71 years ago.
Most of us probably have never been in a castle. I know I think of the movies when I think of those huge things; somebody should probably be behind a turret or something.
Think about it...instead of getting paid weekly or every other week, you were handed a pay check at the end of each workday. Would you like it and is it feasible?