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851: Try a Little Tenderness

This American Life

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Cawing Confrontations

This chapter narrates a nature lover's humorous and tense encounters with an aggressive crow after cutting down a tree in his yard. As he attempts to make amends with the bird through offerings of food, the story delves into the intriguing behavior of crows, including their remarkable memory and capacity for holding grudges. The chapter highlights the emotional journey of navigating misunderstandings with wildlife despite good intentions.

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