Chrysippus of Soli, a Greek philosopher who lived between 279 and 206 BC, was well-versed in a variety of fields, including philosophy, logic, physics, and ethics.
Once, as Crissippus was enjoying a glass of wine, he witnessed a comical sight - a donkey attempting to climb a fig tree to reach its fruit. Amused by the spectacle, Crissippus came up with a joke that caused him to chuckle. However, it's unclear whether the joke was truly uproarious or if the wine caused him to choke and laugh uncontrollably. Sadly, Crissippus laughed himself to death before he could catch his breath

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