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Dear Dr. Compassion, Is it ever OK to shout “You Lie!” at someone? Sincerely, Wary in What Cheer Well, Wary, …
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Despite the growing national Urban Chicken movement, not everyone is convinced about the benefits of backyard poultry. I got a …
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