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THE TRUTH ABOUT RAVENS

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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