Topic: Squirrels

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Fearful People Tend to Be More Politically Conservative

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Discovered: the easily scared are more conservative by nature and politics; watching lots of TV linked to lower sperm count; a really big new prime number; Arctic squirrels that hibernate at sub-zero temperatures.

By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 20, 2012

Eric Stonestreet Wasn't Drunk, He Swears

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Oct 31, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Rodent Report: Baby Squirrels Fared Better Than Subway Rats and Lab Mice

In our very first Hurricane Sandy rodent report, we have some good news for equal opportunity rodent haters, some better news for those who get chills thinking of baby rats, and some downright bad news for anyone that enjoys cancer breakthroughs in modern medicine. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Aug 30, 2012

Honey Boo Boo Badger and the Squirrel That Took Down the U.S. Open

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By John Hudson

Aug 16, 2012

Urban Squirrel-Eating Is Big in the Windy City

For a subset of Chicago foodies—"with au courant appetites for sustainable, healthy, and locally sourced meats"—squirrel eating is making a comeback. Just call your dinner the "Chicken of the Trees."

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By Adam Martin

Nov 8, 2011

Animals Are Getting Scarier, Sadder

A new, scary species, an old, scary species, and the demise of a famous cat take their tolls on the adorable side of the animal kingdom on Tuesday, dealing a blow to the cuteness factor of the day's non-human interest stories.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 4, 2011

What the Tweet?

Matt Lauer, Squirrels, and the Curse of Kardashian

We respect and value the social media editors who share the links that make our jobs easier. But sometimes we have no idea what they're talking about. So after a day of staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorites.

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 25, 2011

What the Tweet?

Tim Burton, Hotel Marketing, and Larcenous Squirrels

Plus: English dogs don't know how they lived before discovering yoga

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