It is rumoured that Shakira wrote her global smash hit single after being inspired by a perfect bowl of oats. 

The, now infamous, story goes that Shakira was so moved by the oats that she demanded a harp was bought to the table so she could express her joy and appreciation through music. 

Upon completion of the song; she triumphantly held her bowl of half eaten oats aloft and announced to the stars, "Don't you see, baby, this is perfection?!"

Absolutely none of that is true. 

How and why does this relate to book seven of War and Peace? We hear you scream!

There's only one way to find out...

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