Roman Republic elected officials tax farming empire

Rome's elected system struggled with a growing empire

The Roman Republic governed through annually elected officials who shared power, while tax collection in the provinces was often contracted out. Institutions designed for a city-state became increasingly strained as Roman territory expanded across the Mediterranean.

Coal use is estimated to cause 800,000 premature deaths a year

~800,000 premature deaths/year

Coal use is estimated to cause about 800,000 premature deaths worldwide each year, with most occurring in India and China.

British ketchup was once made from mushrooms

In 17th-century Britain, ketchup was made mainly from mushrooms. Early recipes could also use ingredients such as oysters, mussels, grapes, or walnuts.

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Roman Republic elected officials tax farming empire

Rome's elected system struggled with a growing empire

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