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You've heard everyone talk about it. "When you look at the end of the Roman Empire and the current state of America, you can't help but see the parallels!" It's time to dig down and discover just how true that is.

The Babylon Bee is on the case, presenting the following list of shocking similarities between the later years of the Roman Empire and today's United States:

Russell Crowe was present in both periods: Today, he's an Academy Award-winning actor. Back then, he was Commander of the Armies of the North and the Felix Legions. A truly striking parallel.

A frightening number of men wore skirts in public back then, just like today: A clear indicator that the American empire is in its final stages.

Historians believe Rome collapsed shortly after

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