The Circus Maximus, where Romans gathered to watch chariot races, could accommodate a whopping 250,000 people
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The Romans once flooded the Colosseum with water to perform a mock sea battle
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At the height of its power, the Roman Empire comprised about twelve percent of the world's population
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Life expectancy in Ancient Rome was between 20 and 30 years
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The Roman Empire was only the 28th largest empire in world history
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Women and ancient Rome bought vials of sweat and dirt scraped from the skin of famous gladiators to use as a face cream
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Contrary to the widespread belief, Roman gladiators rarely fought to the death
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