Since the dawn of time, men have pondered their own mortality, and speculated on how their end might be. Most people, then and now, without exception, would prefer a placid and dignified death. The Grim Reaper, however, has a macabre sense of humour, and be it killing or dying, he’s always preferred a more creative approach. History is littered with examples of bizarre and unusual deaths; here are 20 of the most bizarre deaths in history.