6 Wars Fought for Ridiculous Reasons

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6 Wars Fought for Ridiculous Reasons

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Get the facts on six of history’s most preposterous conflicts.

Aug 22, 2018

Evan Andrews




1. The Pig War

United States & Great Britain, 1859
San Juan Island, a chunk of land located between the mainland United States and Vancouver Island and a dead pig.


2. The Nika Riot
Chariot racing, Constantinople 532 AD


3. The War of the Stray Dog

Greece and Bulgaria 1925
a Greek soldier was shot after allegedly crossing the border into Bulgaria while chasing after his runaway dog.


4. The War of Jenkins’ Ear

1738 Robert Jenkins in testimony to Parliament.
A Spanish coastguard officer had sliced off his ear seven years earlier as punishment for smuggling
The British then declared War on Spain.


5. The Toledo War

1830s Michigan and Ohio Border dispute over Toledo


6. The Pastry War

1838 French fleet seeking compensation from Mexico