MANILA — Why did the ostrich cross the road? And what misfortune befell its missing companion?
These questions have vexed Filipinos for the past week, offering a mental break from more-prosaic concerns such as mounting coronavirus cases and a government crackdown on dissent.
The tale of the two birds begins in Quezon City, part of Metro Manila. But — spoiler alert — it doesn’t end well for one ostrich, nor for one of the birds’ handlers.
It was a regular Tuesday morning under coronavirus lockdown for residents in a Manila suburb when, out of nowhere, a giant flightless bird came bounding down the street. (The Washington Post)
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