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TIL the Roman plebeian Publius Afranius Potitus vowed to sacrifice his life if Emperor Caligula recovered from his illness. He expected to be rewarded for his loyalty, but was shocked when he was expected to carry out his oath after Caligula recovered. He tried to renege, but was executed.

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