History: In January 49 BC Julius Caesar crossed the river Rubico…

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Did you know? In January 49 BC Julius Caesar crossed the river Rubicon with his army — the border between his province and Italy. He thereby broke Roman law. He reportedly said "alea iacta est" — "the die is cast". Since then "crossing the Rubicon" has meant making an irrevocable decision.

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In January 49 BC Julius Caesar crossed the river Rubicon with his army — the border between his province and Italy. He thereby broke Roman law. He reportedly said "alea iacta est" — "the die is cast". Since then "crossing the Rubicon" has meant making an irrevocable decision.

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