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Re:Did lead poisoning cause downfall of Roman Empire? The ju... by s1artibartfast on Tuesday July 06, 2021 @02:01PM (#27752096)
Rubicon is also a reference to the Rubicon trial, a popular 4x4 trial running from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe. The trial was named in 1840, and may itself be a reference to caesar's crossing.

https://www.edcgov.us/Government/Rubicon/pages/Rubicon_Trail...

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Re:Did lead poisoning cause downfall of Roman Empire? The ju... by jjtheblunt on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @01:47PM (#27763836)
very cool...had not known that modern trail, and lived not far from it for years. thank you
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