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benefit_of_mrkite t1_jdapguu wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:06 AM

Reply to comment by bothunter in TIL of the Pig War, a border dispute between the US and the UK, around Vancouver Island (present-day Canada) and Washington State. The only casualty was a pig, owned by an Irish farmer, which was shot by an American farmer for eating his potatoes. Both countries deployed military troops. by drak0bsidian

Fantastic. Welcome to my bucket list pig statue.

Thiccaca t1_jdb1o2g wrote on March 23, 2023 at 2:37 AM

Honestly, great place to visit. Beautiful. Summer is ideal.

benefit_of_mrkite t1_jdb3sx5 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 2:54 AM

Been to Vancouver city many times on work trips but it has been several years