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Old 04-12-2012, 11:01 PM
Bodeanicus Bodeanicus is offline
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Originally Posted by Flunklesnarkin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
Thats how fire departments worked up until the 1930's or so lol


they would roam around looking for fires.. then usually demand payment to put them out
Crassus, in old Rome, basically did the same thing. He also would buy up all fire damaged properties after the fact. He was the richest man in Rome, until he decided to play general, and the Persians poured molten gold down his throat to satisfy his thirst for wealth.
 


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