The Plate .... of DEATH

 

In Yemeni culture, this plate was known as A Piastra di Latte-Bottiglie Pelose , which translates as The Plate Of Death.

It was given to Sultan Barney as a wedding gift, and caused the death of 3,000 of his finest tax accountants.

Bonus - Congratulations to the English Football Team, beating Germany in a competitive match for the first time since ... oh, some forgotten competition.

Bonus 2 - Fifty Years Ago - The Crew That Never Flew: The Misfortunes of Soyuz 11  and Part 2