| European Starlings were introduced to North America in the early 1890s by Eugene Schieffelin, a member of the American Acclimatization Society, who believed that every bird from Shakespeare’s plays should be introduced to North America; the 200 million plus starlings now residing in the United States are descended from the original 100 birds he released in two batches in New York City.  | |
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 Robocalls are a scourge, leaving many people unwilling or afraid to pick up their phone unless they know the caller. If you're waiting for a job interview or support callback, this is incredibly stressful—but now phone carriers are helping. Read More »
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