Multiple choice general knowledge

The greatest wrestler of ancient Greece was Milo of Croton, who won the wrestling title in six successive Olympiads beginning in 540 BC. Even Milo’s legendary strength was not enough to save him in the end, alas. It is said that he lost his life in a contest with...

  1. a bull

  2. a fish

  3. a philosopher

  4. a tree
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Explanation

According to legend, Milo of Croton met his end trying to split a tree trunk by wedging it apart. The tree snapped back, trapping his hands, and he was unable to free himself. Wolves then killed the helpless wrestler. This story illustrates that even the strongest can be defeated by nature.

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