Homing pigeon crushes on husband in quirky mailbag
Dear Ann Landers column recounts a Maynard Massachusetts reader describing a female pigeon that flirted with her husband by dropping wings, fanning its tail, and cooing as a courtship. The note urges recognizing animal behavior as surprisingly humanlike and ends with a humorous reflection.
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Unwanted credit cards as dish scrapers by Heloise readers
Readers suggest repurposing junk mail preapproved or temporary membership cards as dish scrapers kept beside the sink. Other tips include writing page numbers in newspapers to save articles, using metal shower curtain rings in sewing boxes, and hanging items by rings on hooks or tool handles.
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Teeth gain from postmenopausal estrogen more than bones
Dear reader asks if hormones protecting bones also help teeth. Answer confirms postmenopausal hormone supplements strengthen teeth with about 25 percent less tooth loss, noting measurable effects supported by evidence.
CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer Across and Down Clues
Crossword puzzle clues mix proper names places and phrases with puns and wordplay. The grid features many fragmented entries typical of a newspaper puzzle with references to actors scientists and cultural terms.
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