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Why Finnish reindeer glow at night

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Preventing nocturnal roadkill requires a touch of surrealist art in the dark Nordic winters. Herders spray a highly reflective coating on the animals' horns, transforming majestic woodland creatures into terrifying, glowing spectral beasts to warn oncoming motorists.

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