IN THE FACE OF EMUS TOOK FLIGHT: THE GREAT EMU WAR

In the Face of Emus Took Flight: The Great Emu War

Back in 1932, Australia faced a unique problem. A large flock of emus, those majestic birds, decided that the farmland in Western Australia was {prime real estate|a tasty buffet. The farmers were furious, as these emus were munching on their crops with glee. The government, in a move that would later be viewed as.both hilarious and tragic, decided

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The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery morning in 1919, disaster befell Boston. A massive holding filled with sticky, sweet molasses ruptured sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The force was catastrophic, smashing buildings and trapping people in a sticky mire. Scores of people were killed, and many more suffered. Boston faced a monume

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