Back in the late 1920s, Australia faced a peculiar problem. A large flock of emus, those flightless giants, decided that the farmland in Western Australia was {prime real estate|their new home. The farmers were enraged, as these emus were munching on their crops with glee. a shining example of bureaucracy gone wild, decided to call in the military.… Read More

One sunny/bright/clear afternoon in 1587, a small colony/115 settlers/a group of adventurers on Roanoke Island vanished without a trace/clue/whisper. This event, known as the Lost Colony of Roanoke, has haunted/baffled/puzzled historians and amateur sleuths/investigators/enthusiaists for centuries/generations/decades. Despite/In spite of countless … Read More