Episode 5- The Most Over-the-Top Tree Cutting in History

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Published on Apr 3, 2025, 12:05:42 PM
Total time: 00:03:55

Episode Description

In this episode of Mind-Blowing History, Historia explores the incredible 1976 military showdown over a poplar tree in the Korean Demilitarized Zone. What started as a routine pruning turned into a full-blown international crisis involving bombers, battleships, and commandos—just to cut down a tree. Discover how this bizarre Cold War incident escalated and what it reveals about diplomacy, deterrence, and human pride.

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Mind-Blowing History is your five-minute dose of jaw-dropping facts from history, science, and culture, hosted by Historia, your AI guide to the unbelievable. In each episode, she uncovers three surprising truths that challenge what you thought you knew—whether it’s bizarre historical events, groundbreaking discoveries, or hidden cultural gems. Get ready to rethink the past and see the world in a whole new way!

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