Imagine a city swamped by... a literal pig problem!
Forget rats in the subway; picture New York City, late 19th century, overrun by thousands of four-legged, oinking "sanitation workers" that brought traffic to a standstill and created an unimaginable stench! This isn't folklore; it's the bizarre, true story of the Great New York City Pig Invasion – a prolonged calamity that’s pure, historical derp.
What happens when a city's unofficial cleanup crew becomes a jurisdictional and logistical nightmare? How do you rein in a swine army protected by legal loopholes and incredibly stubborn owners? This isn't a quick explosion or a single moment of chaos; it's a slow-burn, persistent invasion that turned urban living into a truly wild experience.
Get ready for the hilariously gross, unbelievably true tale of how one of the world's greatest cities battled its own bizarre, oinking population. It's a testament to human (and pig) stubbornness, and a reminder that sometimes, the biggest problems come with a curly tail.
Prepare for a historical hog wild ride! You won't believe how long this lasted.
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