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11.23.09

Birds Have Got the Beat

Turn it up! Scientists have discovered that some species of birds can dance
By Brooke Borel Posted 04.30.2009 at 11:01 am 5 Comments

Previously, it was believed that dancing was unique to humans. Now, two separate studies have shown that parrots have the ability to bob their heads and tap their feet to a number of different beats, proving that humans aren't the only ones with rhythm. One of the birds studied even has a favorite song: "Everybody" by the Backstreet Boys.

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How Geeks Get Down

When dance fever hit MIT, students built a computer-controlled, LED-lit disco floor. Now you can, too
By Gregory Mone Posted 11.27.2006 at 2:00 am 0 Comments

Cost: $5,000
Time: 1 Week
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