You may have been asked "why did the chicken cross the road?" It turns out the chicken not only crossed the road, it has traveled the globe and played an important role in the advancement of civilization. David Hurand spoke with Andrew Lawler, the author of a new book that traces the beginnings of the domestication of chickens.
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road!?
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