Turkeys are the mainstay of Thanksgiving in the U.S. Maybe it's their awkward gait, the wobbly red wattles under their necks or the strange sounds …
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Will a Turkey Really Drown If It Looks Up During a Rainstorm?
Some say that during a rainstorm, turkeys will stare up at the sky with their beaks hanging open, transfixed until they drown. Is this really true? Plus more bird facts.
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