Debate over name of flightless bird takes wing as US public radio declares incorrect pronunciation official
In 1932 Australia engaged in the historic emu wars, where a small military brigade armed with two machineguns faced off against 20,000 emus. This battle was violent, furious and ultimately fruitless.
The emu war of 2020 is different but no less dire. It is a war of words … well one word.
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