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    Muse: The magazine of science, culture, and smart laughs for kids and children

    THE TRUTH ABOUT RAVENS

    Oct 01, 2019 3 minutes
    by Andrew Egan

    Ravens are intelligent birds with dark, glossy feathers. They have powerful bills designed for tearing food like the decaying flesh of animals. Freaky, right? Well, that’s just one opinion. Your opinions depend upon your cultural perspective. The truth about ravens is complicated. People believe different things. In fact, there are three major myths about ravens. In some cultures, ravens are symbols of life and goodness. Other cultures see ravens as omens of death or bad luck. Lastly, some believe

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