Mr Chuckles: Chuckle 3819

Chuckle 3819
(Today’s Chuckle thanks go to Elva B. of Coldwell ID)

~200 Dead Crows~ (Second time around) (Plus: today in history, word for the day, today’s horoscope, Maxine and Herman)

Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (located just outside Boston) found over 200 dead crows near Boston recently, and there was concern that they may have died from Avian Flu. A bird pathologist examined the remains of the crows, and, to everyone's relief, confirmed the problem was NOT the Avian Flu. The cause of death appeared to be from vehicular impacts.

However, during the detailed analysis it was noted that varying colors of paints appeared on the birds' beaks and claws. By analyzing these paint residues, it was determined that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with trucks, while only 2% were killed by the impact of a car.

MTA then hired an ornithological behaviorist to determine if there was a cause for the disproportionate percentages of truck kills versus car kills. He very quickly concluded the cause: When crows eat road kill, they always have a look-out crow in a nearby tree to warn of impending danger.

They discovered that while all the lookout crows could shout "Cah Cah", not a single crow could shout "Truck Truck".

________________________________________________________________