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Alcan · 15 November 2013, 10:41 PM

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 2% 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 look-out crow in a nearby tree to warn of impending danger. They discovered that while all the Boston area lookout crows could shout "Cah!!", not a single one could shout "Truck."

MonBK · 15 November 2013, 10:51 PM

Haha..:)

77T · 15 November 2013, 11:19 PM

They should've stayed at the Pahk where little old ladies drop bread crusts...

cop414 · 15 November 2013, 11:23 PM

Hahaha, never saw that one coming!

FeelingTheBlues · 15 November 2013, 11:43 PM

Psmith · 16 November 2013, 12:49 AM

Cc1966 · 16 November 2013, 08:31 AM

Love it

kieselguhr · 17 November 2013, 03:28 AM

swatty · 17 November 2013, 07:26 AM

Hairdude1 · 17 November 2013, 01:25 PM

Funny

Kevin.S · 17 November 2013, 01:35 PM

good stuff:)

Bangel · 22 November 2013, 08:24 PM

15 November 2013, 10:41 PM	#1
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Dead Crows 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 2% 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 look-out crow in a nearby tree to warn of impending danger. They discovered that while all the Boston area lookout crows could shout "Cah!!", not a single one could shout "Truck." __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

15 November 2013, 11:19 PM	#3
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