The Tree That Nearly Started WWIII

What if one tree could bring the world to the edge of war?

In this thrilling, true episode of Believe It or Not!, we uncover the shocking real story of Operation Paul Bunyan — when a poplar tree standing in the Korean DMilitarized Zone nearly sparked a global conflict during the Cold War.

After a deadly confrontation in 1976, the United States and South Korea made a bold decision: cut down the tree — under the protection of soldiers, helicopters, fighter jets, and nuclear-capable bombers.

No shots were fired.
No war broke out.
But the tension was real.

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