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Oink oink, bacon lovers!
That’s basically what happened back in 1859. Back then (or in general), most wars are about land, resources, or power.
This one was about a pig eating potatoes.
In 1859, the United States and the British Empire went to the brink over a single hog on a tiny island in Washington State. Here’s how a snack run turned into an international incident.