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1996 Legacy: Mad Cow Disease (BSE) in the UK

Why did British politicians avoid hamburgers in 1996? Because after the outbreak, John Major was afraid voters wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between the behavior of the cattle and the debates in Parliament.

Part of the 31 Politicians Jokes: The 1996 “Macarena & Modems” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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