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TIL in 2006 a parrot was summoned to court as a witness in a divorce trial. The parrot described 3 “pretty dollies” that the husband had “tickled” while his wife was away. He also identified the women in photographs, calling them by their correct names. The judge granted the Mrs. her divorce

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