Reference News Network, January 3 report: According to the "Pentagon Pizza Index" website, despite the winter holiday season, pizza orders near the U.S. Department of Defense headquarters have increased.

The website states: "DEFCON (Defense Condition) Level 4. High Alert. Enhanced Intelligence Monitoring."

DEFCON is a five-level readiness status system used by the U.S. military forces, reflecting its preparedness to deal with potential conflicts, with the levels ranging from 5 (normal) to 1 (highest readiness).

Social media users believe that the thriving business of pizzerias near the Pentagon in Washington seems to be related to various military and geopolitical events happening around the world.

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