In 1820, the whaling ship Essex was struck by a sperm whale in the Pacific Ocean, inspiring Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick." In 1917, during WWI, the Germans accidentally dropped a bomb on their own lines, causing significant casualties and confusion. In 1914, the Christmas Truce saw WWI soldiers from opposing sides spontaneously cease fire, exchange gifts, and play soccer in No Man's Land. In 1838, the Night of the Big Wind, a massive storm, struck Ireland, causing widespread destruction and influencing future weather forecasting methods.