A sepia-toned congressional report page titled “The Lake Cow Bacon of Louisiana: H.R. 23261” shows hippos in bayou waters.

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LAKE COW BACON: When America Nearly Became a Nation of Hippo Ranchers

In 1910, the U.S. nearly put hippos on the dinner table! Congress debated “lake cow bacon,” testimony claimed it tasted like beef & pork. Discover the shocking story that could have changed American cuisine forever.

  • A sepia-toned congressional report page titled “The Lake Cow Bacon of Louisiana: H.R. 23261” shows hippos in bayou waters.

    LATEST

    LAKE COW BACON: When America Nearly Became a Nation of Hippo Ranchers

    In 1910, the U.S. nearly put hippos on the dinner table! Congress debated “lake cow bacon,” testimony claimed it tasted like beef & pork. Discover the shocking story that could have changed American cuisine forever.

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