Explanation: The mad Emperor Caligula once ordered a Roman army to stab the waves in order to assault the sea, making war on the Roman god of water, Neptune, and collecting seashells as booty. Some suggest this was done as a way to punish and humiliate the army for some perceived offense or cowardice - but really, however you slice it, it's not a good look for Caligula.
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