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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 23 MIN

The Pastry War of 1838 (A Dash of Info)

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Send us Fan Mail What happens when a pastry shop gets vandalized and a government refuses to pay for the damages? In one of history's strangest international conflicts, France and Mexico went to war over a complaint involving ruined pastries. But beneath the humor lies a story of political instability, national pride, foreign influence, and the fragile state of a young nation struggling to find its footing. Join Info On The Go as we explore the remarkable tale of the Pastry War of 1838—...

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