In the 1960s, things took an unfortunate turn for pigeons. New York City's Parks Commissioner Thomas Hoving labelled them "rats with wings" — and the label stuck.
Do pigeons deserve more respect?

In the 1960s, things took an unfortunate turn for pigeons. New York City's Parks Commissioner Thomas Hoving labelled them "rats with wings" — and the label stuck.
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