23. In 1807, Rabbits attacked Napoleon
In 1807, Napoleon Bonaparte had defeated Prussia and Russia and forced them to become France’s allies against the Swedish and British. So, feeling rather pleased with himself, Napoleon decided to celebrate by inviting his leaders to join him on a rabbit hunt. Aides captured hundreds of rabbits and caged them in advance of the event. However, once released, the rabbits did not want to play. Instead of running away from the hunters, they attacked them, concentrating on Napoleon himself. The belligerent bunnies bit the dictator’s legs and back while the other hunters tried to drive them off with whips. Finally, Napoleon was able to run for the safety of his carriage- the rabbits still nipping at his heels.