Australia’s obsession with Big Things--over-sized oranges, frogs and bananas spring to mind--is something we still don't understand, but we somehow adore. So we're sending sympathy down to Tasmania where they're going through a Big Thing crisis.
The problem is that someone's suggested the Big Penguin on Tasmania's northwest coast might be made from deadly asbestos. While some headlines scream "Penguin poisoned thousands," the real story is simply that they're doing some testing. If it turns out there's truth to the asbestos rumor, they'll have to consider removing the penguin.
But never fear: The Big Penguin would be replaced. Remember, Australia really, really loves its Big Things. And maybe while they're at it they could make it a bigger Big Penguin?
Related Stories:
· Asbestos Scare Prompts Big Penguin Test [ABC]
· Big Things coverage [Jaunted]
· Tasmania Travel coverage [Jaunted]
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