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TIL there Greek Island of Kinaros with only two residents. Kyra Rinio, an 80 year-old woman and her dog, Shiva.

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rRBm4 TIL the red-capped manakin (Ceratopipra mentalis) is found in the tropical moist lowland forests of Central America. The bird is probably best known for the male's highly unusual and dazzling courting ritual (see video) whereby he shuffles rapidly backwards across a branch akin to a speedy moonwalk.
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