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TIL That in 1958 Mao Zedong ordered the killings of all sparrows. The mindless war on birds unleashed terrible plagues, exacerbated the great famine, created a fatal chapter in chinas history. And... (przekroj.org)

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Original Title: TIL That in 1958 Mao Zedong ordered the killings of all sparrows. The mindless war on birds unleashed terrible plagues, exacerbated the great famine, created a fatal chapter in chinas history. And underscored why respect for animals is the path to freedom.

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