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    21 year ago

    Wow, that’s nuts. I did not know that. It really makes it sound like teflon is terrible for us.

    Sad fact: During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, the the US command at the front lines had a pigeon in a cage with them at all times. If the pigeon were to die, that would mean that there was a gas attack and troops needed to don their gas masks.

    Why is it that birds in particular are so sensitive to aerial pollutants (is that the right term)?

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      31 year ago

      Why is it that birds in particular are so sensitive to aerial pollutants (is that the right term)?

      They have a higher rate of respiratory exchange than large mammals like humans, which means any harmful stuff in the air gets into their system faster.

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        31 year ago

        Interesting! Thanks for letting me know.