Video - Cleopatra: The Multilingual Macedonian with a Taste for Extravagance!

Did you know that Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh of Egypt, wasn't actually Egyptian? She was of Macedonian Greek descent! Cleopatra was known for her intelligence and multilingual skills, speaking as many as nine languages. She even had a hand in writing medical texts. Her love life was equally fascinating; she had relationships with two of Rome's most powerful men, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. But here's a twist: Cleopatra once dissolved a pearl in vinegar and drank it to win a bet with Antony about who could host the most expensive dinner. Talk about an extravagant drink! Have any quirky facts about Cleopatra? Drop them in the comments!