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TIL a group of wombats are called a wisdom.

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aw9JL TIL that crows can and do hold grudges. Researchers in a specific mask trapped 7 crows, resulting in the entire flock harassing anyone in this mask for years, even when disguised with a hat. This means the crows recognized the face and also communicated the grudge to crows who had not seen it.
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