Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Bari etc
The most likely conclusion is that writing was created in response to the technological development of the society. Writing is a direct consequence of that.
A statistical and economic theory based on the idea that global oil production has reached a limi and is declining. The first one is the answer
Napoleon Bonaparte, he was frustrated over recently losing haiti, so when the us asked if they could buy some of it. his reaction was "TAKE IT ALL" for 10 million i believe (i don't remember the exact amount)