From Associated Press.

Over three pulpy days, nearly 1,000 tons of oranges were thrown in the recreation of a medieval battle that has become the centerpiece of the northern Italian town of Ivrea’s annual Carnival celebration.

The origin of the massive food fight is believed to date to around 1200 and the revolt against a tyrannical baron, resulting in his overthrow, the destruction of his castle and the creation of a free municipality.

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