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Old 20-05-2004, 17:12   #151
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Re: Did you know ?

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Originally Posted by Earl of Bronze
Did you know, that the term 'To Cross The Rubicon' comes from Cesars' invasion of Rome. It means to make a decission that cant be changed.

Edit:- Forgot to say, the Rubicon is a river that divided Alpine Gaul from the province of Rome.
Strictly speaking, and in support of ÃÃâ€*’¼berpedan try, Cisalpine Gaul (conquered by Rome around the third century BC), as opposed to Transalpine Gaul (the bit that Caesar had just finished conquering).
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