Egg War of 1848
During the gold rush, San Francisco faced a severe food shortage, leading to skyrocketing egg prices. An enterprising pharmacist named Doc discovered the Farallon Islands, home to abundant seabird eggs, and ventured out to collect them. His success sparked a dangerous rush, with many risking their lives to gather eggs, highlighting the extremes people would go to for comfort food during desperate times.In this clip
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