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by cookieswumchorr 1269 days ago
The Romans knew what they were doing :)
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siggen 1269 days ago
Are you able to add a reference? I am curious about the mention of Romans. Thanks!
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xeromal 1269 days ago
Decimate was how the romans culled a weak unit. They would kill 1 in 10.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decimation_(punishment)

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xeromal 1269 days ago
Wow, you're right. It's a decimation to the T. Hmmmm.
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tibbydudeza 1269 days ago
There is also "Muskification" as seen at Twitter.
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