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Chrysippus, one of the top Stoic philosophers in ancient Greece, had a death that’s both hilarious and tragic—he literally laughed himself to death. Yeah, you heard that right. This guy, known for his deep thoughts on logic and self-control, didn’t exactly get the composed ending you’d expect from a Stoic master.

So, here’s how it went down: one day, Chrysippus saw a donkey munching on some figs. Clearly amused by the whole thing, he cracked a joke to his servant, telling him to give the donkey some wine to wash it down. That joke hit a little too hard—so hard, in fact, that Chrysippus started laughing uncontrollably, and... well, he never stopped. He laughed so much he couldn’t breathe, and that’s how he went out.

It happened around 208 BC, and honestly, it’s one of the weirdest deaths in history. For someone who preached about keeping your cool and being logical, it’s wild that his life ended in such a random, chaotic way. But maybe that’s the lesson—no matter how smart you are, life has its own plans, and sometimes they’re just downright absurd.