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. Caligula, the third emperor of Rome, once declared war on the ocean, ordering his troops to bring back seashells as evidence of their success.

Jan 14, 2023•1 min read

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Caligula, the third emperor of Rome, once declared war on the ocean, ordering his troops to bring back seashells as evidence of their success.

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