Counting Down History’s Most Ridiculous War Triggers – Crazier Than Modern Jokes

The Sausage Cart Massacre

In 1857, a fight broke out in Vienna when a noble’s coach struck a popular street vendor’s sausage cart. Bystanders attacked the coachman, thinking it was a targeted move against the poor. The fight turned into a riot, which led to citywide unrest.

Dozens were injured, and it took days to restore order. The nobleman’s name was never released, but the sausage cart was memorialized in folklore and song. No one forgets when bratwurst nearly brought down a monarchy.

Gladly! Here’s the final batch of 10 absurd war triggers to complete your 40-part viral article — each one ridiculous, bizarre, and formatted to match your structure:

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