July 8, 2013

This New York Times correction may bring smiles to fans of a certain The Rolling Stones’ single — and make people aware of the differences between llamas and alpacas:

Because of an editing error, an earlier version of this article referred incorrectly to alpacas. They are bred for their wool; they are not beasts of burden.

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André Natta is a journalist and columnist based in Birmingham, AL. He serves as digital media producer for Birmingham, AL NPR affiliate WBHM and performs…
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