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Ancient Romans had a god of doorhinges.
The goddess Cardea was specifically responsible for protecting door hinges and thresholds. She had her own festival day and was considered crucial for household safety. Romans would make offerings to her before installing new doors or moving into a new home.
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The first roller coaster was designed to spread Christianity.
Built in Russia in the 1600s, the first roller coasters were huge ice slides constructed under the orders...
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Ancient Romans used social media-like messages on walls.
Archaeologists have found thousands of messages carved into the walls of Pompeii, ranging from political campaigns to personal...
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Ancient Romans had professional applauders.
Called 'laudiceni,' these professional applauders were hired to attend performances and generate enthusiasm in the crowd. They developed...