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71: The History of Homing Pigeons
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Join Morgan and Emileigh as they explore the (surprisingly) extensive history of a bird ubiquitous with bustling urban centers. The homing pigeon has been humanity's most reliable mode of long-distance communication for most of human history!
*Warning* - some mention of animal experimentation. Nothing drastic or disturbing.
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Sources:
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https://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE5885PM20090909/
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