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Old 07-29-2013, 12:55 PM
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Crow Mystery Solved.

Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority found over 200 dead crows near greater Boston recently, and there was concern that they may have died from Avian Flu.

A Bird Pathologist examined the remains of all the crows, and, to everyone's relief, confirmed the problem was definitely NOT Avian Flu. The cause of death appeared to be vehicular impacts.

However, during the detailed analysis it was noted that varying colors of
paints appeared on the bird's beaks and claws.

By analyzing these paint residues, it was determined that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with trucks, while only 02% were killed by an impact with a car.

MTA then hired an Ornithological Behaviorist to determine if there was a
cause for the disproportionate percentages of truck kills, versus car
kills.

The Ornithological Behaviorist very quickly concluded the cause; when
crows eat road-kill, they always have a lookout crow in a nearby tree to
warn of impending danger.

The conclusion was that while all the lookout crows could say "Cah," none
could say, "Truck."
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Old 07-29-2013, 01:05 PM
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thank you, good doctor!
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Old 07-29-2013, 01:06 PM
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Now that's funny!
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Thanks for the chuckle. You had me there for awhile.
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