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- For decades, an unusual indicator has been used to forecast major global events: the "pizzometer." This index tracks pizza orders placed near the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.
- The pizzometer, also known as "Pizzint" during the Cold War, gained notoriety in the 1980s.Frank Meeks, a pizzeria chain owner, told The Associated Press that his delivery drivers...
- During the attempted coup against Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet Union, a Domino's near the Pentagon reportedly delivered 102 pizzas in a single night.
pentagon Pizza Index: Can Pizza Orders Predict Global Crises?
For decades, an unusual indicator has been used to forecast major global events: the “pizzometer.” This index tracks pizza orders placed near the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The theory suggests that when a global crisis erupts, Pentagon employees working overtime tend to order a lot of pizza.
The pizzometer, also known as “Pizzint” during the Cold War, gained notoriety in the 1980s.Frank Meeks, a pizzeria chain owner, told The Associated Press that his delivery drivers were often the first to know about significant events becuase they were out making deliveries at all hours.
The Pentagon pizza index saw record activity in 1991. During the attempted coup against Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet Union, a Domino’s near the Pentagon reportedly delivered 102 pizzas in a single night. The Gulf War also triggered a surge, with 101 pizzas ordered.
Today, monitoring the pizzometer is easier than ever. Google Maps can show real-