May 2, 2005

List of Unusual Deaths

Another great list from Wikipedia.
1671: François Vatel, chef to Louis XVI committed suicide because his seafood order was late, and he couldn't stand the shame of a postponed meal. His body was soon discovered by an aide, sent to tell him of the arrival of the fish.
(via del.icio.us)

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