Pentagon Pizza Index: The theory that surging pizza orders signal global crises

A unique predictor of major geopolitical events is the "Pentagon Pizza Index," which monitors takeout deliveries to the Pentagon. A recent surge in pizza orders from four local joints near the Pentagon on June 12 coincided with Israel's attack on Iran. The Pentagon Pizza Report noted a huge surge in activity around 7 pm ET, just hours before the news broke. The theory suggests that hungry military leadership may be hunkering down to monitor unfolding events, leading to an increase in orders. This predictive power of pizza is not new theory, with Soviet operatives reportedly monitoring pizza activity in Washington during the Cold War, believing it signaled military personnel working overtime. In 1991, a Domino's outlet owner reported a record number of pizzas on the night of the Gulf War. Journalists have been advised to "always monitor the pizzas" as a potential indicator of global crises. The Pentagon has dismissed the theory, citing plenty of food options inside the building and a disputed timeline. Despite this, the correlation between pizza delivery and global crises remains an intriguing phenomenon.