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How leather gloves became bird sounds

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Birds are notoriously uncooperative when asked to flap into a microphone. To replicate a majestic flock taking flight, a person essentially just slaps a pair of heavy leather work gloves together really fast. The magic of flight is entirely grounded in gardening apparel.

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