Napoleon lost Waterloo because a volcano erupted 7,680 miles away
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A devastating volcanic eruption on the other side of the world contributed to Napoleon’s defeat in the Battle of Waterloo, scientists say. Fascinating new research released Wednesday makes a remarkable link between the two events. For years, historians have cited rainy and muddy conditions on the day of the battle as a factor in the...