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Polo the parrot was placed in a new habitat under a light to feel safe. Over the weekend, Polo went to Miss Delany's house where he got to swing on the fridge door. On Saturday morning, Miss Delany was startled when she opened the fridge and found Polo, having forgotten he was in there. By Sunday afternoon, Polo's repetitive talking had become so annoying that Miss Delany was told to turn him off.
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