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The Great Emu War of 1932: When Australia Went to Battle with Birds (and Lost)
The War No One Expected Wars are usually fought over land, power, or ideology. But in 1932, Australia fought a war against… birds. Not...
Oct 24 min read
The Great Molasses Flood of Boston: When a Wave of Sticky Syrup Drowned the Streets
On January 15, 1919, the people of Boston’s North End heard a sound like thunder. A deep rumble shook the ground, followed by the roar of...
Sep 275 min read
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