What Does the Phrase ‘Talk Turkey’ Mean—And Where Did it Come From?
Before you talk turkey this Thanksgiving, find out what we know about the phrase’s meaning and origins.
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Why Is My Turkey Wearing Frilly Paper Hats On Its Legs?
Those frilly paper caps on your turkey's legs have been called “turkey frills,” “turkey booties,” and even “turkey panties.” Here’s where they came from.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bird of Century: Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver
The Pūteketeke won after the US talk show host's self-described "alarmingly aggressive" campaign.
1970-01-01 08:00
Battles rage near Gaza City hospitals as thousands more flee
Heavy fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas is reported around Al-Shifa and Al-Quds hospitals.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ecologist tracks birds of prey to find Israeli dead
Ohad Hatzofe said he is using his knowledge of bird behaviour to recover corpses after Hamas's attack.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Zealand: John Oliver's Bird of the Century backing ruffles feathers
US chat show host John Oliver's campaign in support of the pūteketeke is causing some controversy.
1970-01-01 08:00
10 Facts About Ivory-Billed Woodpeckers, North America’s Most Famous (Probably) Extinct Bird
Here’s your introduction to this legendary, (maybe?) extinct avian—and a look-alike species that might be the source of all the rumors.
1970-01-01 08:00
What’s the Purpose of a Turkey’s Wattle?
The loose flesh that hangs from a turkey’s neck isn’t the most attractive part of the bird—to humans, at least.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Zealand landlord loses rubbish row with Chinese embassy
The landlord claimed the embassy failed to pay up to NZ$960 in rubbish removal and other costs.
1970-01-01 08:00
Deadly Mission Shark: County Down schoolgirl swims with sharks
A schoolgirl from County Down has travelled to the Bahamas to learn how to interact with sharks.
1970-01-01 08:00
Redonda: Tiny Caribbean island’s transformation to wildlife haven
Once a desolate rock, the island of Redonda is now a protected area bursting with biodiversity.
1970-01-01 08:00
Magpie swooping: How polarising bird terrorises suburban Australia
Each spring, magpies swoop on countless unsuspecting Australians while defending their nests.
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