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The Great Emu War of 1932: When Australia Declared War on Birds and Lost Spectacularly

The Great Emu War of 1932

Background: The Rise of the Emu Population (Or: How Australia Accidentally Created an Army of Feathered Terrorists) Picture this: It’s the 1920s. World War I just wrapped up, and Australia’s like, “You know what our war veterans deserve? FARMS!” Which, honestly, sounds pretty nice. Fresh air, honest work, maybe grow some wheat, live the dream. […]

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