Pentagon Pizza Index: The theory that surging pizza orders signal global crises
In the shadow of official statements and classified briefings, sometimes the quiet signals speak loudest. A surge in late-night pizza orders near the Pentagon—spotted by open-source sleuths—coincided with a major military escalation overseas. It’s not a formal alert system, but the “Pentagon Pizza Index” has a curious track record. From Cold War surveillance to modern-day Google Maps spikes, it’s a reminder that in the age of information, the first signs of global crisis may not come through a press release, but through a delivery receipt. Eve Upton-Clark with Fast Company has the full story.
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