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Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

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“Sounds exactly like a firecracker”: Why are birds spontaneously combusting in California? Authorities weigh in

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People are very disturbed by this oddly sexual chicken prep video

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This colorful parrot and his ‘goth wife’ is the love story we need right now

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Adorable GIF of a little girl stealing food from a bird’s beak is perfect

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Uncooked chicken photo gets the roasting it truly needs by the internet

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Chinese bird masters the art of Trump’s combover

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Bald eagle versus Canada goose makes for the best bird battle ever

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No, those Japanese high school students didn’t invent shell-less chicken hatching

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