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in 2020 two Slovenes were fined for taking their 2 rheas (emu like birds) on a train to Venice where they then proceeded to wander the streets freely.

Jul 19, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: in 2020 two Slovenes were fined for taking their 2 rheas (emu like birds) on a train to Venice where they then proceeded to wander the streets freely.

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