在古罗马时代，婚礼的最后仪式是在新娘的头顶上将一长条面包掰断。据说面包屑越多，夫妇俩以后有的孩子也就越多！

During ancient Roman times, wedding ceremonies were finalized by breaking a thin loaf of bread above the head of the bride.

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我认识的一个在伦敦的基金经理认为，这一法则要回溯到古罗马时代，当时一盎司黄金据称足以买到一套最好的长袍。

A fund manager I know in London argues that this goes back to ancient Rome, when an ounce of gold-allegedly-was enough to purchase a top-of-the-line toga.

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事实上，保险在一形式上可以追溯到古罗马时代。

Actually, insurance goes back to ancient Rome in some form.

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