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Old 02-05-2018, 08:09 AM
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Default Re: Drive by science

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Originally Posted by Corona688 View Post
Nobody's quite sure why, but they're more likely to do it while hungry.
I bet The Lone Ranger knows why.

I thought this behaviour was something to do with inviting ants to come and eat parasites on the bird's skin. Or to spray formic acid to kill said parasites. And provide a nice tingly feeling in the process.
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