Stuff You Missed in History Class

The Honey War

Jan 25, 2016
The podcast explores the historical dispute between Missouri and Iowa over state lines, including sub-par surveying work and the conflict escalating to the cutting down of valuable bee trees. It delves into the silly and bureaucratic nature of the Honey War and the eventual resolution by involving the federal government. Plus, discover the challenges faced in surveying and maintaining the boundary line.
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