Indonesia: The age-old question of whether the chicken or the egg came first has long puzzled minds. However, no one anticipated that this philosophical debate would result in a fatal altercation.
Fatal Dispute in Southeast Sulawesi
In Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, a debate over this question led to a tragic incident. Two friends engaged in a heated argument that escalated to the point where one friend fatally stabbed the other 15 times.
Indonesia: Friends under the Influence
According to the UK-based website Independent, the two friends were intoxicated during the argument. The dispute over whether the egg or the chicken came first turned violent, culminating in one friend killing the other.
Indonesia: The Fatal Evening
The incident began when DR invited his friend Kadir Marcus to his house for drinks. As the alcohol took effect, DR posed the question, “Which came first – the chicken or the egg?” A prolonged argument ensued, with neither friend willing to concede. When the situation deteriorated, Marcus attempted to leave, but DR, in a fit of rage, stabbed him 15 times, resulting in Marcus’s death.
The Answer to the Age-Old Question
For those curious about the answer to this philosophical question, researchers at the University of Bristol offer insight. According to a report by The Times, ancient ancestors of modern birds and reptiles may have given birth to live young rather than laying eggs. Thousands of years ago, roosters and hens did not lay eggs but instead gave birth to fully developed offspring. Over time, these creatures evolved the ability to lay eggs, suggesting that the chicken came first, not the egg.
