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Contrary to some previous claims, recent research suggests that our solar system resides in a bright and vigorous tendril of stars called the Local Arm.
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Plain-tailed wrens coordinate with each other to sing duets by inhibiting motor circuits in the brain.
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While humans and Eurasian jays are susceptible to illusions using fast movements, jays are more influenced by observable than expected motions.
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