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I crave mental lint. What are some interesting facts that the hivemind (you) have stored away? (slrpnk.net)
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[โ€“] Scy@lemmy.one 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Many Woodpecker species have long tongues, which they use to eat the bugs and such inside trees. When they aren't using them to eat, the tongue rests around their skulls to help cushion their brains from the impact of pecking trees! :)

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[โ€“] Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 year ago

Evolution is amazing.

How many woodpeckers ancestors had TBIs before they 'figured' that one out.