Raffaele Bendandi.

"Bendandi, a self-made scientist from a village in central Italy, with some official recognition during his life, believed that the alignment of the planets could change the gravitational force of the Earth, causing earthquakes."
The Day Rome Didn't Disappear

Hey, if anyone has a prediction that I'm going to win the lottery, be sure to let me know right away so I can buy a ticket. It would be a real bonus if you could give me the numbers, too.

Sue