The Roman Colosseum, which could accommodate about 50,000 spectators, was used for gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, re-enactments of pivotal battles and dramas, but it could also be flooded so that miniature mock naval battles could take place for entertainment. Some festivals and games could even last up to 100 days!

What factors influence our personality? Twin studies have shown that roughly 50% of our personality traits are genetically influenced. "Openness" had the highest rate of heritability, and "tolerance" the lowest.

"Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it." -- Rafiki (The Lion King)