The History of Pigeons

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In the quiet town of Snerple, everything seemed normal—except for one very strange problem: a pigeon. Not just any pigeon, but a pigeon so terrifying, it scared hunters, ruined taverns, and caused complete chaos. What could one little bird possibly do? 

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Once considered noble and heroic, pigeons are now viewed as an urban nuisance — one that costs cities millions of dollars a year. Zachary Crockett tosses some crumbs. SOURCES:Andrew Blechman, journalist and author.David Champagne, owner of Bird Busters, Inc. RESOURCES:"Racing Pig ... Show More

In this collection, a heavy package returns to sender and starts to smell. Something is happening to all the pigeons. And, a hot air balloon flies across the sky with no one in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

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Onehunga's town centre in Auckland is facing a pigeon poo problem. The spread of faecal matter is getting to extreme levels and causing hygiene problems, the business association says. It has prompted a campaign warning people not to feed the bothersome birds. And the pigeon poli ... Show More