Video - Operation Paul Bunyan: The Crazy Tree Incident of 1976

Did you know that in 1976, the US and South Korea carried out Operation Paul Bunyan to cut down a tree in the Korean Demilitarized Zone? This tree was the cause of a deadly confrontation between North Korea and the US-led United Nations Command. Over 800 soldiers, helicopters, and fighter jets were mobilized just to chop down this one tree. This extreme measure was taken to show strength and deter further aggression from North Korea. The operation was a success, but tensions remained high for years to come. Crazy, right? What other historical events blow your mind? Let us know in the comments!