Ancient Roman vomitoriums had nothing at all to do with gluttony and vomiting. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13653 – Vomitoriums appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
The Latin word for senate translates into “old man,” and the Roman Senate was indeed full of them. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13553 – The Old Roman Senate appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
The first modern insurance company dates to 14th century Italy. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13227 – The First Insurance Company appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
An ancient king micro-dosed poison to avoid assassination. But the story has a twist. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12552 – Mithridates’ Poison Plan appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
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