From a reliable online source: Bacon isn’t recommended even as an occasional treat for dogs since it’s so high in salt and fat. This rich food can even cause pancreatitis, which can be life-threatening for dogs. Signs of pancreatitis include lethargy, dehydration, vomiting, loss of appetite, hunched back and fever."
I live in New Jersey, and I can attest to the fact that the former Garden State is increasingly becoming the Asphalt State. There are still lovely places, but they’re becoming more and more rare. Currently my small town is plagued with developers who want to build warehouses on a historic Revolutionary War site.
You’re overthinking it. There’s no connection. It’s just one of those Quote-a-Day calendars which offers an edifying tidbit each day, but they don’t necessarily correspond to the date in any way.
We can only hope…