The strangest duel took place in the history of hot air balloons

In 1808, the year in France, where among the Parisian aristocracy was common throughout the fashion for balloons, held a unique duel. The two men decided to fight with pistols for the favor of Mademoiselle Tirevi, which were both in love. Duelists planned to find out the relationship in the sky with balloons, as both considered themselves "elevated persona».

So, Monsieur took to the air in the 990 meters, stop at this height, and shot at each other - first one, then a second. The second shot hit the ball, which, of course, began to plummet and crashed into the Parisian rooftops. The loser, who was in the basket, died.

Winner declared its right to the heart of his Mademoiselle and went down in history, but this match is still considered the most unusual in the history of duels.

via factroom.ru