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Why do pigeons walk funny?
« on: 15/07/2007 12:58:40 »
Why do pigeons nod their heads when they walk?   [???]
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« Reply #1 on: 15/07/2007 13:27:40 »
Well, it's either because they are very polite and are actually tipping their hat to you. or this

http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=1144.0
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« Reply #2 on: 15/07/2007 14:10:53 »
OK, so I'm stoopit. Lock this thread or, preferably, delete it.  [:(]
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« Reply #3 on: 15/07/2007 14:18:47 »
It's not a stupid question, Doc. if you do want to lock or delete any topic you have started, you can do it yourself via the options on the page.

Plus, it's a common question that now has another link and possibly more people to view them.
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« Reply #4 on: 15/07/2007 16:01:39 »
Ok then. I'll leave it so everyone can see how dumb I am.
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« Reply #5 on: 16/07/2007 03:46:06 »
Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 15/07/2007 16:01:39
Ok then. I'll leave it so everyone can see how dumb I am.

YOU ARE NOT DUMB! Even after reading the other thread I still don't fully understand .. and really had never noticed that my self when watching pigeons!
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« Reply #6 on: 16/07/2007 09:21:30 »
obvious, i knew the answer but Chris is more eloquent with his words.
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« Reply #7 on: 17/07/2007 10:39:03 »
I did not know the answer! ...I think there are many of us that don't know.. maybe now.. but not fully in my case..
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