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From the death of handwritten notes to the tragic decline of real, fact-checked news, here’s a list of 18 things people ...

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For the first time, scientists described a hummingbird chick potentially mimicking a poisonous caterpillar to avoid getting eaten.

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Hummingbirds are on their way back to our area. Here's what these tiny marvels need to thrive and what they like to eat.