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Dinosaurs

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Did They Cut a Pooper Asyton?

Chickens walked more like a mammal than modern birds, according to new study. Scientists say it's not clear whether the chickens liked their tails or if they were fitted with special ones for pooting purposes. Fidio and Sam also speculate about why dinosaurs had such long tail s. They could have been used as weapons but instead made noise to attract mates by making a loud 'crack' sound.

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