A fact you won't soon forget...

Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (MTA)
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.

He 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 lookout crows could shout "Cah",none could say truck......