When a kettle went to war and 9 other bizarre conflicts in history

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Wacky history When a kettle went to war and 9 other bizarre conflicts in history 3 min. Not all conflicts are fought for power or territory—some "wars" erupted over pies, buckets, and even unsuspecting animals. Human history, it seems, can be incredibly unpredictable. From bizarre misunderstandings to centuries-long stalemates over trivial disputes, here are 10 of the strangest "wars" ever fought. Read full article

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