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by blogabegonija 487 days ago
Roman salute isn't a great communication since Rome.
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The Romans didn't salute like Nazis, but Musk sure did. Twice!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_salute

"Roman salute" was invented roughly 1500 years after Rome was a thing. It's a modern, XIX century invention.
Thanks for reminder.