Exploring the historical event of the Pig War in 1859, where a Canadian pig shot by an American settler nearly sparked a war between the United States and Britain. The hosts delve into the context, corrections, and personal anecdotes related to the incident, highlighting the humor in the potential conflict.
This 2014 episode covers the story of how in 1859, the United States and Great Britain nearly went to war over an American settler shooting a Canadian pig that was rooting around his garden.
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