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Cajuns are fiercely proud of their culture, but they’re divided over the word ‘coonass’

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Because the word’s origins are murky, it’s difficult to know just how insulting calling someone a “coonass” used to be. Today, some Cajuns view the word as an ethnic slur, while others have embraced it as a badge of honor.

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Even if they lose, Bosnia-Herzegovina’s national team has already won

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