The US and the UK Almost Went to War over a Pig
Ridiculous History
iHeartPodcasts
4.2 • 4.7K Ratings
🗓️ 2 March 2021
⏱️ 59 minutes
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Summary
In 1859, a dispute between neighbors in the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest led to the untimely death of a local (and very unlucky) pig. What could have been an easily resolved situation quickly ignited simmering tensions between the US and the UK, both of whom claimed the islands as their own territory. In the days and weeks after, soldiers from both nations traveled to the area... each waiting for the other side to make the first move in what almost became a full-on war. Tune in to learn more.
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| 2:06.6 | I think we should change the headline on this one. It's a pretty metal headline for a weird and not |
| 2:17.5 | super metal story. You know, I would argue Ben that we doubled down and just simplify it and |
| 2:24.3 | just call it war pig. You know what? Actually, I am sold on that. And since our better third super |
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