Great list -- one of my favourites that isn't here:207 BC: Chrysippus, a Greek stoic philosopher, is believed to have died of laughter after watching his drunken donkey attempt to eat figs. Like Tycho Brahe, this one is probably a myth. Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
207 BC: Chrysippus, a Greek stoic philosopher, is believed to have died of laughter after watching his drunken donkey attempt to eat figs. Like Tycho Brahe, this one is probably a myth.