When animals talk
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Bioacoustics studies animal sounds in relation to their activities. The noises that animals emit are similar to human songs in their organization and intent. Sounds vary with the type of activity being pursued, including hunting, mating, fighting and simple socialization.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1992
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Green power
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The general manager of Washington Electric Cooperative, which went nuclear-free in 2002, selling its shares in the Vermont nuclear power plant discusses the standing of the utility. They are working on becoming one of the greenest electric utilities in the country.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 2004
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Food that bites back
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Food poisoning occurs when food is contaminated by bacteria such as Salmonella. Steps to prevent food poisoning include avoiding undercooked meat, keeping cutting boards clean, keeping foods chilled before cooking and rinsing food before cooking.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1993
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