Someone had to know what they were doing, mixing "flash", "tits", and "sperm" all in one short title, "Flashier Great Tits Produce Stronger Sperm, Bird Study Shows". I don't care what the article said, I'm currently having palpitations and am having trouble focusing on my work.
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